There were 773,139 motor vehicles stolen in 2017.

Don’t hand the keys to thieves. Keep doors and windows locked to help prevent vehicle theft.

Auto theft is a problem that appears to be increasing after a few years of a downward trend. From a low of 689,527 motor vehicle thefts nationwide in 2014, auto theft has climbed over the last few years nationally. Increases in the Western region have outpaced declines in the Northeast and Midwest. There were a total of 773,139 estimated thefts of vehicles in the U. S. in 2017, accounting for nearly a $6 billion loss nationwide. The average dollar loss per stolen vehicle was $7,708