Most motor vehicle thefts in America happen in this state, data shows

The Brief

  • New data reveals California leads the nation in motor vehicle thefts with 195,875 incidents.
  • Texas and Washington follow, with Texas reporting 124,483 thefts primarily from residences.
  • Most of the car thefts occurred in residential areas and on highways.

LOS ANGELES California leads the nation in motor vehicle theft rates in 2023, according to a recent data analysis.

The study, conducted by 0-60 Specs using data from the FBI Crime Data Explorer, also highlighted specific locations within each state where cars are most at risk.

By the numbers:

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