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What are the most stolen cars in Los Angeles?

I’ve read that car theft has gotten out of control in Los Angeles. Being a resident of the city, I don’t want to become another crime statistic. I’m just not sure what cars are easy to steal. What are some of the most stolen cars in Los Angeles?

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Eric Schad · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
According to the LAPD, approximately 40,000 cars are stolen each year in Los Angeles County, which ranks Los Angeles among the highest in the country. However, 2020 and 2021 saw a 40% increase in car thefts—primarily targeting
Honda Civics
,
Honda Accords
,
Honda CR-Vs
, and
Chevy Silverados
**.
More specifically, the LAPD reports model years that are the most susceptible to theft in Los Angeles are the following:
  • 1997 Honda Civic
  • 1998 Honda Civic
  • 1999 Honda Civic
  • 2000 Honda Civic
  • 1997 Honda Accord
  • 1999 Honda CR-V
  • 2000 Honda CR-V
  • 2001 Honda CR-V
  • 2001 Chevy Silverado
  • 2002 Chevy Silverado
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