Car thieves strike every 25.3 seconds!

Does your city rank highly for theft?

LOOK AT THESE AUTO THEFT STATISTICS:

Federal Bureau of Investigation Statistics (2002):

• 1.2 million vehicles reported stolen in 2002; up 1.4% from 2001
• One vehicle stolen every 25.3 seconds in U.S.,
• Estimated total value of vehicles stolen nationwide is $8.4 billion
• Average value per vehicle at the time of theft was approximately $6,701

National Insurance Crime Bureau Statistics:

2002 Top 10 Stolen Vehicles in U.S.

1. Toyota Camry
2. Honda Accord
3. Honda Civic
4. Chevrolet Full Size C/K Pickup
5. Ford Full Size Pickup (150/250/350)
6. Jeep Cherokee/Grand Cherokee
7. Oldsmobile Cutlass/Supreme/Ciera
8. Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan
9. Ford Taurus
10. Toyota Corolla

• Thieves pick these vehicles because of the huge potential for profit when the cars are stripped down to their components, which then supply a vast black market for stolen parts
• Mini vans, pickups, trucks, and sport utility vehicles is making them an increasingly attractive target for thieves because of their increasing popularity.
• Automobile theft is the most expensive property crime in the U.S., costing drivers more than $8.4 billion annually
• Nearly 40% of all auto thefts occur in or near ports or border communities

The 10 Metropolitan Areas With Highest Vehicle Theft Rates (2003)

1. Phoenix-Mesa, AZ
2. Fresno, CA
3. Modesto, CA
4. Stockton-Lodi, CA
5. Las Vegas, NV
6. Miami, FL
7. Sacramento, CA
8. Oakland, CA
9. Seattle-Bellevue-Everett, WA
10. Tacoma, WA

CONSTRUCTION THEFT
Criminals have discovered a profitable and expanding market: heavy construction equipment. Close to $1 billion a year is lost nationwide due to the theft of construction equipment and tools according to the National Insurance Crime Bureau.

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