BALTIMORE, MD—A new study by 5 Star Car Title Loans reveals that Maryland has one of the highest vehicle theft rates in the nation, driven by a staggering 184% increase in thefts between 2022 and 2023.
The analysis, which examined FBI crime data from 2022 to 2024, ranked Maryland second in the U.S. for auto theft risk. While the state saw a 22.7% decrease in thefts in 2024, this followed the largest year-over-year jump of any state.
Bryan Solis, head of sales at 5 Star Car Title Loans, said the data highlights how quickly crime patterns can change…