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 The top ten automobiles stolen in the United States in 2006 were:
- Honda Civic
- Honda Accord
- Toyota Camry
- Ford F-150 Series Pickup
- Dodge Ram Pickup
- Chevrolet C/K 1500 Pickup
- Nissan Sentra
- Dodge Caravan
- Saturn SL
- Acura Integra
In 2004, 1,237,114 motor vehicles were reported stolen which is a decrease of 23,357 vehicles from 2003. Overall in the United States, motor vehicle theft was down by 1.9 percent.
The FBI reports that in 2003 the Northeast saw a reduction in auto theft of 9.7 percent auto theft.
According to the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB),
every 23 seconds a vehicle is stolen in the United States.
One-third of those vehicles are never recovered.
If
your auto is not on the top ten stolen vehicle
list be thankful. However, choosing to
ignore simple safety measures could open an
invitation to theft. Here are a few
guidelines to keep your vehicle safe:
- Remove the keys from the ignition
- Close the car windows
- Lock the car doors
- Park in a well lit area
- Remove the garage door opener from the car--there is no better way to welcome thieves into your home.
- Purchase and use anti-theft devices to protect your automobile. Save money by checking with your insurance company to see if
they offer a discount on your automobile insurance policy for a vehicle that is equipped with an anti-theft device.
For more information on keeping your vehicle safe visit http://www.nicb.org.
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