Car thefts in Texas are the second highest in the nation

CW33, By Abbey Bowling, October 30, 2024

DALLAS (KDAF) — Over one million vehicles were stolen last year, a record-breaking number that has skyrocketed since 2019. This trend especially disadvantages Texas, which ranks second for the most stolen vehicles in the past year.

The MarketWatch Guides team analyzed the newest statistics from the Insurance Information Institute to better understand auto theft trends nationwide.

In the Lone Star State, the Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land region had the fourth most car thefts out of all major US cities and saw a 7% increase from 2022 to 2023. Similarly, Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington had the fifth most car thefts (34,000) out of all major cities, and this rate increased by 13% last year.

With rising auto theft rates, these numbers have massive safety implications for Texans. Texans can prevent car theft by choosing safe parking spots, taking their keys when they exit their vehicle, and refraining from leaving valuables in their car.

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