According to the National Insurance Crime Bureau’s (NICB) Hot Spots Report, vehicle thefts continue to skyrocket in many areas of the U.S. Nationwide, 932,329 vehicles were reported stolen to law enforcement in 2021, a 6% increase over 2020, and a 17% increase since 2019. Colorado led the nation in 2021 with the highest overall theft… Continue reading NICB Report: Vehicle Thefts Continue to Skyrocket in Many Areas of U.S.
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Vehicle Theft Spikes Across U.S. in COVID-19 Pandemic
The coronavirus hasn’t been kind to car owners. With more people than ever staying home to lessen the spread of COVID-19, their sedans, pickup trucks and SUVs are parked unattended on the streets, making them easy targets for opportunistic thieves. Despite silent streets and nearly nonexistent traffic, vehicle larcenies shot up 63% in New York… Continue reading Vehicle Theft Spikes Across U.S. in COVID-19 Pandemic
Thefts of Vehicles with Keys Left Inside Continue to Rise
On every single day from January 1, 2016, through December 31, 2018, an average of 209 vehicles were stolen across the U.S. because drivers left their keys or fobs in their vehicles making them attractive targets for thieves. The report from the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) shows that during this three-year period, a total… Continue reading Thefts of Vehicles with Keys Left Inside Continue to Rise