(NEXSTAR) – Vehicle thefts have dropped substantially, according to new nationwide data. The National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) reports the theft of cars and trucks declined in 2025 to the lowest levels seen in decades.
In the Providence-Warwick metropolitan area, which includes all of Rhode Island and Bristol County, Massachusetts, vehicle thefts decreased by 14% in 2025 compared to the previous year.
Of course, that’s little consolation if you’re one of the 1,754 vehicle owners in the area who had your car stolen last year…