10 things You Never Knew About Car Theft

10 THINGS D YOU NEVER KNEW ABOUT CAR THEFT 9.7% 34.6% Brought to you by 8.4% I DRIVE SAFELY The United States accounts for 34.6% of the world's car thefts. 6.5% 1. United States - 34.6% 2. United Kingdom - 9.7% 4.5% 3. France 8.4% 4. Italy - 6.5% 5. Canada - 4.5% 6. Other 36.3% Top 10 U.S. Cities for Car Theft Bad news for those who live on the West Coast: The top 10 cities for car theft are in California and Washington. CITY: TOTAL THEFTS IN 2010 (Rate Per 100,000 people) 1. Fresno, CA: 7,559 (812.4) 2. Modesto, CA: 3,878 (753.81) 3. Bakersfield, CA: 5,623 (669.7) 4. Spokane, WA: 2,763 (586.35) 5. Valejo/Fairfield, CA: 2,392 (578.69) 6. Sacramento/Arden/Arcade/Roseville, CA: 11,881 (552.83) 7. Stockton, CA: 3,779 (551.43) 8. Visalia/Porterville, CA: 2,409 (544.8) 9. San Francisco/Oakland/Fremont, CA: 22,617 (521.68) 10. Yakima, WA: 1,266 (520.49) Odds of recovering stolen vehicles 57.1% of all stolen cars are recovered after the first day. Only an additional 22.3% more are recovered during the next 5 days. After a week, your chances of recovery-not so good. Gone in 27 Seconds! In the United States, a car is stolen every 27 seconds. 1st Day 2-6 Days After 6 Days 57.1% 22.3% <1% Thieves' Faves Autos are the most popular type of vehicles to steal, with trucks and buses coming in a distant second. AUTOS 73.9% Trucks/Buses 15.7% 00 Other 10.4% #1 1994 Honda Accord Midsize Most Frequently Stolen Cars The Top 3 Stolen Cars in 2011: # 2 1998 Honda Civic Compact # 3 2006 Ford F-150 Pickup Anti-Theft Devices How do people help prevent auto theft? Tracking Devices • Lojack • GPS Warning Devices Immobilization Devices • Alarms • Steering column collars • Wheel locks • Window etching • Smart keys • Disablers • Kill switches Punishment for Grand Theft Auto The sentencing for grand theft auto can vary widely. In California, for example, you can be charged with a misdemeanor (maximum of one year in jail) or with a felony (maximum of 3 years in jail). Virtual Car Theft Since October 1997, Rockstar Games' "Grand Theft Auto" franchise has sold more than 114 million units, spawned 15 different games and expansion packs, and won numerous awards from gaming and mainstream press. It has been criticized for glamorizing crime. grand theFt auto 125 114 Million 100 Units Sold to Date 75 25 2000 2005 2010 2015 1997 2013 Rate of auto theft Conversely, grand theft auto rates have swiftly declined since 1997, 950 900 1.2 Million 850 Car Thefts dropping 38% from 1.2 million to 737,142. 800 737,142 - Car Thefts 750 2000 2005 2010 2015 1997 2011 I DRIVE SAFELY Enjoyed this infographic? Please feel free to share. IDRIVESAFELY.COM Sources: http://www.nationmaster.com/red/pie/cri_car_the-crime-car-thefts http://www.forbes.com/sites/hannahelliott/2012/06/19/the-cities-with-the-most-stolen-cars/ https://www.nicb.org/about-nicblannual_reports http://www.fbi.gov/about-us/cjis/ucr/crime-in-the-u.s/2010/crime-in-the-u.s.-2010/property-crime/mvtheftmain http://www.iii.org/media/hottopics/insurance/test4/ http://www.forbes.com/sites/jimgorzelany/2012/08/20/the-10-most-stolen-vehicles/ https://www.nicb.org/theft_and_fraud_awareness/fact_sheets http://www.avvo.com/legal-answers/what-are-the-consequences-for-vc10851a--but-the-mi-45681.html http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grand_Theft_Auto_(series) http://www.vintrack.com/moststoienvehicles.htm (FBI and NICB) http://www.fbi.gov/about-us/cjis/ucr/crime-in-the-u.s/2010/crime-in-the-u.s.-2010/property-crime/mvtheftmain http://www2.fbi.gov/ucr/cius2009/offenses/property_crime/motor_vehicle_theft.html IN THOUSANDS IN MILLIONS