The COVID-19 pandemic triggered a significant rise in automobile thefts in the U.S., with over 881,000 thefts reported in 2020, an 11% increase from 2019. By 2022, the reported thefts exceeded one million. Major cities are key hotspots, with over 90% of thefts occurring in metropolitan areas. The shift towards professional theft focused on reselling vehicles or parts has made the crime particularly lucrative, reflected in rising vehicle prices. A review of data shows increases in some cities by over 200% since 2020, starkly contrasting the national increase of around 15%.
In 2022, automobile thefts in the U.S. surpassed one million, indicating a sharp increase since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, with metropolitan areas heavily impacted.
Car theft, often a crime of opportunity, has evolved into a professional undertaking, with offenders stealing vehicles to resell them or their parts when prices are high.
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