“Every 40 seconds a car is stolen,” says Ellsworth Buck, Vice President of Insurance, Florida's largest independent auto insurance agency. The insurance coverage Information Institute (III) reports about $6.4 billion was lost to motor vehicle theft in 2021.
According towards the National Insurance Crime Bureau's (NICB) latest “Hot Wheels” report, car thieves have a new favorite target, a Ford Pickup.
The report examines vehicle theft data submitted legally enforcement to the National Crime Information Center (NCIC). They determine the automobile make, model and model year most reported stolen in 2021.
Rank Vehicle Thefts Vehicle Year Stolen
1 Ford Pickup (Full-sized) 38,938 2006
2 Honda Civic 33,220 2000
3 Chevrolet Pickup (Full size) 32,583 2004
4 Honda Accord 30,745 1997
5 Toyota Camry 15,656 2007
6 Nissan Altima 13,355 2021
7 Toyota Corolla 12,137 2021
8 Dodge Pickup (Full-sized) 11,292 2001
9 GMC Pickup (Full-sized) 11,164 2021
10 Honda CR-V 10,094 2001
Florida ranked third in states with many vehicles stolen in 2021, according to III. They include the following:
Rank Vehicle Thefts Vehicle Year Stolen
1 Ford Pickup (Full-sized) 2,383 2006
2 Nissan Altima 1,171 2021
3 Toyota Camry 1,027 2021
4 Honda Accord 966 2021
5 Toyota Corolla 963 2021
6 Honda Civic 824 2021
7 Chevrolet Pickup (Full-sized) 817 2021
8 Hyundai Sonata 547 2021
9 Hyundai Elantra 521 2021
10 Nissan Sentra 470 2021
“Many car thefts can be prevented having a common sense approach,” says Ellsworth Buck, Vice President of Insurance, Florida's top independent auto insurance agency. Removing your keys from the ignition, locking car windows and doors in addition to parking in a well-lit area can reduce the risk of your automobile being taken.
The next stage of protection will include a good investment. These would be audible or visible warning devices. Popular warning devices include, audible alarms, theft deterrent decals, and steering wheel locks.
Immobilizing devices prevent thieves from bypassing your ignition and hot-wiring the automobile. They include devices such as, smart keys and kill switches. Finally, you will find tracking devices. Tracking devices combine GPS and wireless technologies allowing remote monitoring of a vehicle.
Make sure you have comprehensive auto insurance, so that your car can be replaced if stolen. Insurance agents can answer any queries you've concerning the right auto insurance, contact us today.
