Texas Hits The #2 Spot For A Startling Crime Statistic

Texas ranks high on the list of states with the most stolen vehicles.

1. California: 208,668
2. Texas: 115,013
3. Florida: 46,213
4. Washington: 43,160
5. Illinois: 41,528
6. Colorado: 34,068
7. New York: 32,715
8. Ohio: 31,647
9. Georgia: 28,171
10. Missouri: 27,279

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KEY FINDINGS FOR STOLEN VEHICLES NATION-WIDE

In Texas, the Houston/ The Woodlands/ Sugar Land area saw the most cars stolen in 2023, per the NICB. However, Texas isn't the only area struggling with an overwhelming amount of car theft.

• A record-breaking 1,020,729 vehicles were stolen in 2023, according to the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB). 
• Stolen vehicles cost Americans roughly $8 billion annually, according to the National Highway Traffic Administration (NHTSA).
• California had the highest number of vehicles stolen (208,668) among all states in 2023, per the NICB. 

Across the nation, here is a collection of the top 10 most stolen cars.

1. Hyundai Elantra
2. Hyundai Sonata
3. Kia Optima
4. Chevrolet Silverado 1500
5. Kia Soul
6. Honda Accord
7. Honda Civic
8. Kia Forte
9. Ford F-150 Series Pickup
10. Kia Sportage

WHAT HAPPENS IF MY CAR IS STOLEN?

If you have comprehensive car insurance, also known as "full coverage", you're in luck. Comprehensive car insurance will cover your vehicle in the event of theft. You will be compensated for your stolen vehicle — otherwise known as the actual cash value (ACV) — regardless of whether the police recover your car or it remains an open investigation. 

However, on the flip side, if you don't have comprehensive coverage, you might be out more than just some wheels.

Here are the most stolen vehicle in Texas. Some line up with the national statistics, but unsurprisingly, Texas has a lot more trucks on their list- yeehaw!