Southern California accounted for 53.21% of thefts, with Los Angeles County alone representing 61.83% of the region’s total
California reported a 13% decrease in vehicle thefts in 2024, marking the first year-over-year decline since before the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a recent California Highway Patrol (CHP) report. The state recorded 176,230 stolen vehicles, down from 202,893 in 2023, with an estimated total value of $1.56 billion.
The decline follows intensified operations by the CHP and local law enforcement, targeting high-theft areas like Oakland, Bakersfield, and San Bernardino. Governor Gavin Newsom credited strategic funding and partnerships for curbing crime. “We continue to put the safety of California communities first,” Newsom said. “Through these efforts, we are putting a brake on lawlessness.”…