Auto Theft on The Rise: Surge in Both Auto Theft and Carjacking's A Study from the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) Shows Auto Thefts Surged in 2020, Even as Many of Us Stayed Off the Roads



There is a new warning for anyone who owns or leases an automobile: Auto Theft and Carjackings are on the rise. An analysis by the National Insurance Crime Bureau shows auto theft took a dramatic leap upward in 2020 compared to 2019, reversing two years of auto theft declines.

A video accompanying this announcement is available at: https://youtu.be/PnrnGr-_fXc







According to this initial study, NICB found that there were 873,080 auto thefts in 2020, a 9.2 percent increase over 2019, and recorded the most thefts for a single year the past decade. Further, every month from June through December 2020 saw theft increases ranging from 11 to 18 percent over 2019.

Overall, 38 states witnessed increases in auto thefts in 2020 over 2019.

NICB CEO David Glawe conducted a nationwide media tour in conjunction with Your Update TV and D S Simon Media to discuss the rise in auto thefts and the fight to stop the criminals who commit them. Mr. Glawe shared tips on what actions car and truck owners should take to prevent theft and offered insights on macro trends surrounding insurance crimes during a time of COVID-19. 


During the TV interviews across the country Glawe also highlighted:

• Recent numbers NICB released when it comes to auto theft
• After two consecutive years of declining theft, whether these new numbers are the start of an upward trend or merely an aberration
• Why we are seeing such an increase
• What can people do to protect themselves from these types of thefts, and what should you do if you are a victim of any of these crimes

REPORT FRAUD: Anyone with information concerning insurance fraud or vehicle theft can report it anonymously by calling toll-free 800.TEL.NICB (800.835.6422)or submitting a form on our website.



Media:

Tully Lehman

925.758.0744

tlehman@nicb.org

Brooke Kelley

847.544.7085

bkelley@nicb.org

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