More than 850,000 cars were stolen across the country in 2024, down from a peak of more than one million in 2023, according to the National Insurance Crime Bureau. This equates to a car stolen every 37 seconds in the U.S.
But which cars are most frequently stolen? And how can you protect yourself from vehicle theft?
Here’s what you should know.
What’s the most stolen car in Indiana?
The financial website FinanceBuzz compiled a list of the most commonly stolen vehicles and models in each state using 2024 data provided by the National Insurance Crime Bureau.
According to the June report, the most commonly stolen car in Indiana is the Hyundai Elantra.
Most commonly stolen vehicles across US
The NICB found that the most commonly stolen vehicles across the country in 2024 were the following:
Which states have the most auto theft?
The following states experienced the most car theft per 100,000 people in 2024, according to the NICB:
How to prevent car theft
The NICB recommends the following tips for preventing car thefts:
What to do if your car is stolen
You should immediately follow the steps recommended by the NICB below if your car is stolen:
This article originally appeared on Journal Star: What’s the most stolen car in Indiana? You might be surprised.
Reporting by Hannah Hudnall, USA TODAY NETWORK / Journal Star
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