Colorado Leads U.S. in Car Theft Rates, Followed by New Mexico and Washington
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- Colorado has the highest car theft rate at 51.43 thefts per 100,000.
- New Mexico and Washington follow with 42.05 and 41.48 thefts per 100,000.
- Nevada and Oregon have 38.72 and 36.95 thefts per 100,000.
- Years 2022 and 2023 saw the highest theft rates, linked to the pandemic.
- Maine has the lowest theft rate at 5.58 per 100,000 citizens.
- Average car thefts in the U.S. were 318.7 per 100,000 in 2023.
- Travelers advised to park in well-lit areas and use anti-theft devices.
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