1. Honda Civic | 2017 Total Model Thefts: 45,062
Model Year Most Stolen: 1998 | Thefts: 6,707
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2017 Hot Wheels
National Top 10 Report | Top 10 By State | 2017's Top 25 Most Stolen | Video | Infographic
DES PLAINES, Ill., Sept. 18, 2018 — The National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) today released its annual Hot Wheels report, which identifies the 10 most stolen vehicles in the United States. The report examines vehicle theft data submitted by law enforcement to the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) and determines the vehicle make, model and model year most reported stolen in 2017.
While Honda Accords and Civics produced prior to the introduction of anti-theft technology continue to dominate this report, a deeper look at the data demonstrates just how effective anti-theft technology continues to be. A total of (6,707) 1998 Honda Civics were stolen in 2017 compared with just (388) 2017 Civics. Put another way, (17) 1998 Civics were stolen last year for every one 2017 model.
Included with today’s release is a list of the top 25, 2017 vehicle makes and models that were reported stolen in calendar year 2017.
Even with the slight increases in the last few years, the national vehicle theft problem today is at levels not seen since 1967. Enhancements in vehicle security and manufacturing are having a positive impact, but complacency can undermine their success. Thousands of vehicles continue to be stolen each year because owners leave their keys or fobs in the vehicles, and that invites theft.
For 2017, the most stolen vehicles* in the nation were:
Rank | Made/Model | Model Year Most Stolen/(# Thefts) | Total Model Thefts |
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1 | Honda Civic | 1998 (6,707) | 45,062 |
2 | Honda Accord | 1997 (6,301) | 43,764 |
3 | Ford Pickup (Full Size) | 2006 (3,151) | 35,105 |
4 | Chevrolet Pickup (Full Size) | 2004 (1,970) | 30,058 |
5 | Toyota Camry | 2017 (1,100) | 17,278 |
6 | Nissan Altima | 2016 (1,450) | 13,358 |
7 | Toyota Corolla | 2016 (1,012) | 12,337 |
8 | Dodge Pickup (Full Size) | 2001 (1,242) | 12,004 |
9 | GMC Pickup (Full Size) | 2017 (957) | 10,865 |
10 | Chevrolet Impala | 2008 (991) | 9,487 |
See the 2017 national report, the state report, an infographic and video.
The following are the top 10, 2017 model year vehicles stolen during calendar year 2017:
Rank | Make/Model | Total Thefts |
---|---|---|
1 | Nissan Altima | 1,153 |
2 | Toyota Camry | 1,100 |
3 | GMC Pickup (Full Size) | 957 |
4 | Hyundai Elantra | 929 |
5 | Ford Fusion | 874 |
6 | Ford Pickup (Full Size) | 842 |
7 | Ram Pickup | 835 |
8 | Toyota Corolla | 832 |
9 | GMC Savana | 774 |
10 | Hyundai Sonata | 759 |
Download the complete list of 2017’s top 25 most stolen.
Vehicle theft is a severe economic hardship for its victims—especially if a vehicle is uninsured. That is why NICB continues to advise all drivers to review our four “Layers of Protection”:
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*This report reflects stolen vehicle data contained in NCIC and present in the “NCIC mirror image” when accessed by NICB on March 5, 2018. NCIC records may contain errors based on inaccurate entries submitted by reporting agencies. Full size pickups include half ton and larger capacity models for all makes.
If you have a question, want further information on the NICB, or to discuss insurance fraud or vehicle crime, please contact:
Chris Stroisch
Vice President, Public Affairs & Communications
cstroisch@nicb.org
Nicholas Zeitlinger
Public Affairs Specialist
nzeitlinger@nicb.org
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Anyone with information concerning insurance fraud or vehicle theft can report it anonymously by calling toll-free 800.TEL.NICB (800.835.6422) or submitting a form on our website.
About the National Insurance Crime Bureau: Headquartered in Oak Brook, Ill., the 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. The NICB is supported by more than 1,200 property-casualty insurers, self-insureds, rental car, vehicle finance, and auto auctions. To learn more, visit www.nicb.org.