Is your car one of the most stolen vehicles in the country?
According to data released by the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB), older car models are favored by car thieves. The vulnerability of older cars is likely due to their lack of anti-theft technologies. Popular brands such as Honda topped the list of stolen vehicles due to the high resale value of their parts. Interested to see if your car made the list? Refer to this list of the top ten most stolen cars over the past year.
1) Honda Civic
- Model Year Most Stolen (Number of Thefts): 1998 (6,707)
- Total Number of Model Thefts: 45,062
2) Honda Accord
- Model Year Most Stolen (Number of Thefts): 1997 (6,301)
- Total Number of Model Thefts: 43,764
3) Ford Pickup (Full Size)
- Model Year Most Stolen (Number of Thefts): 2006 (3,151)
- Total Number of Model Thefts: 35,105
4) Chevrolet Pickup (Full Size)
- Model Year Most Stolen (Number of Thefts): 2004 (1,970)
- Total Number of Model Thefts: 30,058
5) Toyota Camry
- Model Year Most Stolen (Number of Thefts): 2017 (1,100)
- Total Number of Model Thefts: 17,278
6) Nissan Altima
- Model Year Most Stolen (Number of Thefts): 2016 (1,450)
- Total Number of Model Thefts: 13,358
7) Toyota Corolla
- Model Year Most Stolen (Number of Thefts): 2016 (1,012)
- Total Number of Model Thefts: 12,337
8) Dodge Pickup (Full Size)
- Model Year Most Stolen (Number of Thefts): 2001 (1,242)
- Total Number of Model Thefts: 12,004
9) GMC Pickup (Full Size)
- Model Year Most Stolen (Number of Thefts): 2017 (957)
- Total Number of Model Thefts: 10,865
10) Chevrolet Impala
- Model Year Most Stolen (Number of Thefts): 2008 (991)
- Total Number of Model Thefts: 9,487
If your car made the list, make sure you are taking additional precautions to prevent your car from being stolen. One of the best ways to keep your vehicle safe is by securing the proper auto insurance protections. For assistance with all your car coverage needs, contact the experts at The Schwab Agency in Colleyville, Texas to get started today.