Sedans Bump Full Size Pickups from Top
Spot
OAK
BROOK, Ill., May 9, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- Kia and Hyundai vehicles experienced the highest
theft rates in 2023, breaking the years-long trend of full-size
pickups topping the list, according to a new report issued by the
National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB), the insurance industry's
association dedicated to preventing and prosecuting insurance crime
and fraud.
Social media trends highlighting how to steal these vehicles
likely played a factor in pushing Kia and Hyundai models to
occupy six spots, including the top three, on the list of the
10 most stolen vehicles. Also featured on this list behind Hyundai
and Kia models are full-size pickups and additional mid-size cars,
including the Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Honda Accord, Honda Civic,
and Ford F150 Series Pickup. More than 85 percent of passenger
vehicles reported stolen were subsequently recovered by law
enforcement or other means, with 34 percent recovered within a day
of the vehicle being reported stolen.
"These rankings highlight the persistent threat of vehicle theft
across the country," said NICB President and CEO
David J. Glawe. "NICB works with
law enforcement agencies and industry partners to deploy advanced
technologies and strategies to combat vehicle theft from organized
criminal networks and individuals. Even as we work to deter crime,
it is crucial for owners to remain vigilant and take proactive
measures to protect their vehicles."
National Top 10
Vehicle Makes/Models Stolen 2023
|
Rank
|
Make/Model
|
2023
Thefts
|
1
|
Hyundai
Elantra
|
48,445
|
2
|
Hyundai
Sonata
|
42,813
|
3
|
Kia Optima
|
30,204
|
4
|
Chevrolet Silverado
1500
|
23,721
|
5
|
Kia Soul
|
21,001
|
6
|
Honda Accord
|
20,895
|
7
|
Honda Civic
|
19,858
|
8
|
Kia Forte
|
16,209
|
9
|
Ford F150 Series
Pickup
|
15,852
|
10
|
Kia Sportage
|
15,749
|
This report comes after another NICB trend analysis, which
indicated that the U.S. is still experiencing a surge in vehicle
theft rates that started at the onset of the pandemic. This past
year, the nation saw another increase as vehicle theft claims rose
1 percent from 2022 to 2023.
NICB is coordinating efforts by all of the manufacturers to
identify vehicles frequently stolen to reduce vehicle theft and
partnering with state and federal law enforcement agencies to
disrupt criminal networks and help recover stolen vehicles for
member companies. It also participates in federal, state and local
task forces, fusion centers, and intelligence groups to deter
vehicle theft and works strategically with lawmakers and regulators
in all 50 states to boost efforts by insurers and law enforcement
to fight insurance fraud crime trends.
NICB recommends the following tips to help prevent vehicle
thefts:
- Park in well-lit areas.
- Close and lock all windows and doors when you park.
- Hide valuables out of sight, such as in the glove box or
trunk.
- Do not leave your keys in your vehicle.
- Do not leave the area while your vehicle is running.
- If your vehicle is stolen, call law enforcement and your
insurer immediately because reporting a vehicle as soon as possible
after it is stolen increases the chance of recovery.
If your vehicle is stolen:
Report your vehicle as stolen immediately to
police:
- According to NICB data, 34 percent of recovered stolen vehicles
are recovered on the same day as the theft, and 45 percent are
recovered within two days. Reporting the theft to law enforcement
also provides a record to show to your insurer.
Report your stolen vehicle to your insurer:
- Oftentimes insurers need a police report before honoring a
claim.
Be prepared to provide important vehicle
information:
- You will need to provide the make/model of the vehicle, color,
license plate number, as well as the vehicle's VIN number. (The VIN
can be found on your insurance policy documentation or on the Proof
of Insurance card.)
- The process for filing a stolen vehicle report to your insurer
could be over the phone, online, or even directly to your insurance
agent.
Learn more about reporting stolen vehicles here.
If you believe you have been a victim of fraud,
call the NICB at 1-800-TEL-NICB.
About the National Insurance Crime
Bureau: Headquartered in Oak
Brook, Ill., the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) is
the nation's leading not-for-profit organization exclusively
dedicated to combatting and preventing insurance crime through
Intelligence, Analytics, and Operations; Education and Crime
Prevention; and Strategy, Policy, and Advocacy. NICB is supported
by more than 1,200 property and casualty insurance companies and
self-insured organizations. To learn more, visit NICB.org.
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