(The following is a news release from the Simmrin Law Group)
Colorado has the highest rate of motor vehicle theft at 708.4 per 100,000 people, making it the most vulnerable state for car theft.
- New Mexico ranks 2nd among the states with the highest motor vehicle theft rates, with a rate of 569.1 per 100,000, one of the highest in the nation.
- Nevada ranks 3rd among the states with the highest motor vehicle theft rates, with a rate of 437.8 per 100,000, reflecting a significantly higher level of vehicle thefts than most other states.
- Maine has the lowest motor vehicle theft rate at 65.2 per 100,000 people, making it the safest state for vehicle thefts.
Top 10 States With Highest Motor Vehicle Theft Rates
Rank | State | Motor Vehicle Theft Rate (Per 100,000) |
50 | Colorado | 708.4 |
49 | New Mexico | 569.1 |
48 | Oregon | 470 |
47 | Washington | 458.7 |
46 | Nevada | 437.8 |
45 | Hawaii | 404.7 |
44 | California | 393.9 |
43 | Oklahoma | 384.7 |
42 | Missouri | 381.6 |
41 | Pennsylvania | 338 |
1. Colorado
Colorado has the highest rate of motor vehicle theft at 708.4 per 100,000 people, making it the most vulnerable state for car theft.
2. New Mexico
New Mexico follows with a rate of 569.1, one of the highest in the nation.
3. Nevada
Nevada reports 437.8, reflecting a significantly higher level of vehicle thefts than most other states.
4. Washington
Washington has a rate of 458.7, placing it among the states with the most vehicle thefts.
5. Oregon
Oregon comes next with a rate of 470, showing a concerning prevalence of motor vehicle thefts.
6. California
California has a rate of 393.9, ranking it among the highest for motor vehicle theft in the U.S.
7. Hawaii
Hawaii reports a rate of 404.7, placing it among the top states for car theft.
8. Missouri
Missouri has a rate of 381.6, reflecting a relatively high frequency of vehicle thefts.
9. Oklahoma
Oklahoma follows with 384.7, indicating a serious issue with motor vehicle theft.
10. Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania reports 338, showing a concerning level of thefts in the state.
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