These are the top 10 most stolen cars across the US.
With almost one million vehicles stolen in 2021 alone, pick-up trucks accounted for 14 percent of them.
Chevrolet and Ford trucks took first and second place on the list, followed closely by the Honda Civic and Honda Accord.
California was also found to be home to the highest number of thefts right across the country.
Top 10 most stolen cars across the US
| Top 10 | Make and Model | No. Stolen |
| 1 | Chevrolet Pick-Up (Full Size) | 48,206 |
| 2 | Ford Pick-Up (Full Size) | 47,999 |
| 3 | Honda Civic | 31,673 |
| 4 | Honda Accord | 30,274 |
| 5 | Toyota Camry | 17,270 |
| 6 | GMC Pick-Up (Full Size) | 15,599 |
| 7 | Nissan Altima | 14,108 |
| 8 | Honda CR-V | 13,308 |
| 9 | Jeep Cherokee/Grand Cherokee | 13,210 |
| 10 | Toyota Corolla | 12,927 |
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National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) President David Glawe said used car values were at a historical high.
“Crime is a business, and business is good,” he said.
He said passenger vehicle thefts increased by eight percent in 2021 compared to 2020.
NICB also recorded the top 10 most stolen cars in each state.
So, let’s dive in.
California
| Top 10 | Make and Model | No. stolen |
| 1 | Chevrolet Pick-Up (Full Size) | 15,462 |
| 2 | Honda Civic | 13,507 |
| 3 | Ford Pick-Up (Full Size) | 10,332 |
| 4 | Honda Accord | 9,681 |
| 5 | GMC Pick-Up (Full Size) | 5,034 |
| 6 | Honda CR-V | 4,258 |
| 7 | Toyota Camry | 3,940 |
| 8 | Toyota Corolla | 3,186 |
| 9 | Chevrolet Tahoe | 3,098 |
| 10 | Kia Motors Corporation Optima | 2,917 |
Crime is surging in California and car theft is one of the most common criminal offences.
In fact, California recorded the highest number of car thefts in the nation.
Thieves seem to especially love pick-up trucks and Hondas, targeting them more than any other car.
So, don’t leave your car unlocked in Cali, especially if it’s a Honda or truck.
New York
| Top 10 | Make and Model | No. stolen |
| 1 | Honda Accord | 923 |
| 2 | Honda CR-V | 735 |
| 3 | Toyota Camry | 578 |
| 4 | Honda Civic | 557 |
| 5 | Jeep Cherokee / Grand Cherokee | 501 |
| 6 | Nissan Altima | 473 |
| 7 | Ford Econoline E350 | 377 |
| 8 | Ford Econoline E250 | 362 |
| 9 | Toyota Corolla | 338 |
| 10 | Ford Pick-Up | 310 |
New Yorkers will be happy to learn that their beloved city has shockingly low theft numbers when compared to California.
Mind you, that’s likely due to the fact that it’s nigh on impossible to drive in New York, especially in NYC.
In a surprise to absolutely no one, the 2022 Global Parking Index just named New York City the most expensive place to park.
That would be especially true if you paid premium for parking and then returned to find your car stolen.
And like in California, New Yorkers with basically any Honda model need to be extra cautious.
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Vermont
| Top 10 | Make and Model | No. stolen |
| 1 | Subaru Forester | 16 |
| Ford Pick-Up (full size) | 16 | |
| 2 | Chevrolet Pick-Up (full size) | 14 |
| 3 | GMC Pick-Up (full size) | 13 |
| 4 | Subaru Outback | 12 |
| Toyota Corolla | 12 | |
| 5 | Jeep Cherokee / Grand Cherokee | 11 |
| 6 | Honda CR-V | 10 |
| Toyota Rav4 | 10 | |
| 7 | Subaru Impreza | 9 |
| Honda Civic | 9 |
Vermont had one of the lowest rates of vehicle theft in the country last year.
Probably because it is the second least populated state in the U.S.
The Subaru Forester shared first place on the list with the pick-up trucks from the Ford F-Series, with just 16 of each being stolen that year.
The number of thefts is shockingly low compared to California and virtually any other state in the nation.
Texas
| Top 10 | Make and Model | No. stolen |
| 1 | Chevrolet Pick-Up | 9,981 |
| 2 | Ford Pick-Up | 8,202 |
| 3 | GMC Pick-Up | 3,496 |
| 4 | Dodge Pick-Up | 2,251 |
| 5 | Chevrolet Taho | 2,129 |
| 6 | Honda Accord | 1,484 |
| 7 | Ram Pick-Up | 1,420 |
| 8 | Nissan Altima | 1,376 |
| 9 | Toyota Camry | 1,303 |
| 10 | Honda Civic | 1,184 |
It’s hard to miss the fact that this list is ripe with pick-up trucks.
More so than any other state.
But you also can’t miss the inevitabile Honda vehicles.
There are two on the list, the Honda Accord and Honda Civic.
Illinois
Top 10 | Make and Model | No. stolen |
| 1 | Jeep Cherokee / Grand Cherokee | 1,187 |
| 2 | Chevrolet Malibu | 672 |
| 3 | Dodge Charger | 660 |
| 4 | Toyota Camry | 640 |
| 5 | Nissan Altima | 622 |
| 6 | Ford Pick-Up | 572 |
| 7 | Chevrolet Impala | 570 |
| 8 | Chevrolet Pick-Up | 484 |
| 9 | Honda Civic | 450 |
| 10 | Honda Accord | 410 |
So, how should you protect your car against theft?
The NICB recommends the following steps:
- Roll up your windows, lock your doors and take the keys or fob with you
- Park in well-lit areas or places staffed by security
- Remove any valuables from your car or keep them out-of-site in your truck
- Add a tracking device to your car
