Overview
- U.S. vehicle thefts fell about 23% in the first half of 2025 to 334,114 reports, according to the National Insurance Crime Bureau.
- NICB’s model list for H1 2025 was led by the Hyundai Elantra (11,329 thefts), followed by the Hyundai Sonata, Honda Accord, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, and Honda Civic.
- Regional U.S. trends varied sharply, with major drops in Puerto Rico (−43%), Washington (−42%) and North Dakota (−32%), while Alaska reported a 26% increase.
- Équité Association reported the Toyota RAV4 as Canada’s most stolen vehicle in 2024 (2,080 thefts) and said thefts continue to generate over $1 billion in annual insurance claims, with 2020+ models frequently targeted.
- Canadian officials cited progress under the national action plan, including CBSA interceptions of 666 stolen vehicles as of May 2025 after 2,277 in 2024, while investigators warned organized crime is adapting to security gaps.