Rising Car Theft and Property Crime: FBI Report Reveals Disturbing Trends

Car thefts in the US saw a 10.9% increase in 2022, with nearly a million cars stolen, according to the FBI. Reports have identified popular vehicle models targeted by thieves, including the Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat, Dodge Charger HEMI, Infiniti Q50 4dr, Dodge Challenger, and Land Rover Range Rover 4dr 4WD. The National Insurance Crime Bureau highlighted the full-sized Chevrolet Pickup, full-sized Ford Pickup, and Honda Civic as the top three models favored by thieves. Incidents of carjackings also rose by 8.1% in 2022, with transportation hubs and outdoor public locations being the most common locations for such crimes.