Ohio saw a decrease in vehicle thefts in 2024. See which models get stolen most often
The National Insurance Crime Bureau reported a 17% decrease in vehicle thefts nationwide, a drop bringing the total to pre-pandemic levels. In Ohio, vehicle thefts dropped as well, falling by more than 7,000 compared to 2023.
The nation dropped below 1 million thefts for the first time since 2021, according to a news release.
'The overall decrease in stolen vehicles nationwide is a testament to the hard work and collaboration between law enforcement, multi-jurisdictional auto theft task forces, governing bodies, vehicle manufacturers and NICB,' National Insurance Crime Bureau President and CEO David J. Glawe said in a prepared statement. 'Collectively, these groups used data and intelligence to develop actionable strategies to help local authorities investigate and prosecute offenders and to prevent vehicle theft from occurring in the first place.'
The nationwide drop is the largest annual decrease in stolen vehicles in the last 40 years.
Ohio had 24,597 vehicle thefts last year, compared to 31,880 in 2023. The percentage decrease is higher than the national one, with the state thefts falling by 23%.
The bureau reported 850,708 vehicles were stolen last year. In 2023, 1,020,729 were stolen.
In 2024, the Hyundai Elantra was stolen more than any other car, with 31,712 thefts reported. Here's a look at the top five most stolen cars for the year:
Hyundai Elantra: 31,712
Hyundai Sonata: 26,720
Chevrolet Silverado 1500: 21,666
Honda Accord: 18,539
Kia Optima: 17,493
Washington tops the list, as thefts dropped 32% last year compared to 2023. Here are the states that had the biggest decreases in vehicle thefts last year:
Washington: 32%
Nevada: 31%
Oregon: 30%
Nebraska: 29%
Colorado: 26%
Here are the states with the highest rates of vehicle theft last year, per 100,000 people:
District of Columbia: 842.4
California: 463.21
New Mexico: 458.24
Colorado: 430.04
Nevada: 394.42
Here's what the National Insurance Crime Bureau recommends for preventing against vehicle theft:
Do not leave your keys in your vehicle
Do not leave the area while your vehicle is running
Park in well-lit areas
Close and lock all windows and doors when you park
Hide valuables out of sight, such as in the glove box or trunk
If your vehicle is stolen, call law enforcement and your insurer immediately. Reporting a vehicle as soon as possible after it is stolen increases the chance of recovery
This article originally appeared on The Repository: Vehicle thefts drop in Ohio. Which vehicles get stolen most often?
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