ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – Albuquerque has gained an infamous reputation for auto theft over the years, but police say that crime trend is dropping in the Duke City.
APD reports a 42% drop in auto thefts so far in 2025 compared to 2024, attributing the decrease to new technology.
On Tuesday, APD officials highlighted the effectiveness of automated license plate readers in reducing auto thefts. In 2016, APD handled about 10,000 auto thefts annually, but the number has fallen to fewer than 4,000 in 2025…