Incidents of auto theft surged in 2020
Early indicators point to 2020 becoming the biggest year for stolen cars in the past decade by a 'significant margin,' the NICB president & CEO said.
Catalytic converter thefts rise steeply, NICB reports
Catalytic converters are comprised of precious metals such as palladium and rhodium, which leads to replacement costs as high as $3,000.
NICB ranks holidays by frequency of vehicle theft
The NICB reported that more than 22,700 cars were stolen on a holiday within this past year.
U.S. cities with the most vehicle thefts
A total of 794,019 auto thefts were reported nationally in 2019.
NICB: States where auto theft rates increased in 2019
Car theft cases declined nationally in 2019, but there are a few states where theft rates are moving in a negative direction.
Where is the most property crime in the U.S.?
Despite declining property crime rates over the past 20 years, there were more than 1 million burglaries and 5 million larceny thefts in 2018.
The 22 least expensive cars to insure in 2020
The target audience, sticker price, repair costs and safety features all impact the cost of auto insurance.
The 20 most expensive cars to insure in 2020
With an average premium of $4,082, the most expensive car to insure in 2020 is $3,000 costlier than the cheapest model.
Safe from theft: The 10 best states to avoid stolen cars
Here are a dozen tips to help insureds avoid motor vehicle theft along with the U.S. states where cars and trucks are statistically least likely to go missing.
10 states with the most motor vehicle thefts in 2018
Despite declines in auto thefts, researchers warn thieves are always finding new, more sophisticated theft tactics.
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