Jackson, MS 5. Approximately 1.1 million vehicles are stolen nationwide each year, and more than 30 percent are never recovered. Bryant said port and border communities, more than two-thirds of the top 25 vehicle theft areas, continue to be boom areas for the vehicle theft business. According to the NICB, many of the unrecovered vehicles are often shipped overseas or driven across state and international borders. The NICB said approximately 200,000 vehicles are illegally exported each year.
All vehicles are at risk for theft.
If your city appears toward the top of our list, you need to be extra careful and take steps to protect your vehicle from theft. To help combat vehicle theft, NICB recommends using a layered approach to protect your vehicle. The number of layers a vehicle needs varies depending on the vehicle and geographic location. Budget and personal preferences should also determine which anti-theft device is best. For more information about anti-theft devices click here .