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The NICB hasn’t yet released its full auto theft report for 2023, but 2022 data points to states in the West and the Washington, D.C., area as key areas for motor vehicle theft, while New ...
According to the May crime statistics, the east region increased from 6 to 17 vehicle thefts, and the south region rose from 8 to 22. The west region had the same 12 as last month.
Vehicle Theft Protection Program is an educational initiative in North America started by the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) and LoJack Corporation designed to help owners of cars, motorcycles, construction equipment and commercial vehicles better understand how to protect their assets from theft. The two theft prevention organizations ...
Motor vehicle theft or car theft (also known as a grand theft auto in the United States) is the criminal act of stealing or attempting to steal a motor vehicle. In 2020, there were 810,400 vehicles reported stolen in the United States, up from 724,872 in 2019. [1] Property losses due to motor vehicle theft in 2020 were estimated at $7.4 billion ...
“The issue of vehicle thefts is truly a regional and national issue, as this type of crime has risen during the past few years almost everywhere,” said Heath Montgomery, vice president for ...
About 15-20% of motor vehicle thefts are committed for their auto parts or with an intent of re-selling them on the black market. [13] Crime prevention and target-hardening measures, such as car alarms and ignition locks, have been effective deterrents against motor vehicle theft, as have been practices such as etching VINs on car parts. [13]
Crime prevention is a strategy used to reduce and prevent crime. Many governments specifically apply it to their efforts to reduce crime, enforce the law, maintain criminal justice and uphold overall stability.
The social media challenge started last year has led to a rise in car thefts of those specific models in Oklahoma City, police report. Kia, Hyundai cars stolen at high rates in OKC, thanks to a ...