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Here are the top (and bottom) vehicles that were frequently stolen in 2023.
Even though vehicle theft has risen substantially throughout the U.S. following the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, there is positive information for worried motorists. A leading analyst from the Council on Criminal Justice reports that carjacking rates declined 26% between the first six months of 2023 and the same time period in 2024. Per the Real-Time Crime Index, non-violent car theft also decreased in 2024. Both non-violent car thefts and carjackings remain far more common today than before the pandemic, but numbers are at least trending in the right direction.
As illustrated by the virally spread example "Kia Challenge" on social platforms , certain vehicles tend to be more frequent targets for theft than others. . Using information from the Highway Loss Data Institute According to data from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety covering the period from 2020 through 2022, Way.com put together a list of the top (and bottom) vehicles that were frequently targeted by thieves in 2023.
Is your car featured on that list? Keep reading to discover more.
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The most stolen cars as of 2023
The Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat and HEMI are the most stolen vehicles for model years 2020-22. Yes, the Dodge Charger models top the list again. According to HLDI's latest report on whole-vehicle theft, the Charger SRT Hellcat theft claims were significantly higher than the average for all 2020-22 models.
The frequency of theft claims for the Charger SRT Hellcat was more than 60 times greater than its presence on the road. Similarly, theft claims for the Charger HEMI were more than 20 times higher than the average.
Since 2011, Charger and Challenger models with big, strong engines have consistently been among the top five most-stolen vehicles. However, the number of theft claims for these models has been increasing significantly over the last three years. A viral trend has caused four Kia models to become popular, and they are now among the top 20 vehicles.
In 2020-22, there were 25 theft claims for every 1,000 insured vehicle years for Charger SRT Hellcat models. This increases from the approximately 18 theft claims for 2019-21 models. To put it in perspective, the Infiniti Q60, the most stolen model from 2017 to 2019, had a theft rate of only two thefts per 1,000 insured vehicle years.
Whole vehicle theft losses by vehicle type
Between 2020 and 2022, the rate of insurance claims related to complete car thefts for passenger cars stood at 0.41 for every 1,000 insured vehicle years. On average, each stolen-vehicle claim resulted in a payout of $45,068. Additionally, the mean loss payment across all insured vehicles annually came out to be $18.
Sedans experienced the most frequent instances of complete vehicle theft claims, at a rate of 0.55. Conversely, pickup trucks showed the highest average claim severity, totaling $61,071, along with the greatest total losses, reaching $29 million.
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Most of the vehicles with the lowest theft rates were EVs and midsize SUVs.
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety reports that electric vehicles (EVs) have a lower risk of being stolen. This might be due to the fact that these cars are often left in brightly lit and safe locations for recharging purposes. Based on insurance claims data, the Tesla Model 3 featuring twin engines showed the least incidence of complete car thefts. Following closely behind was the Tesla Model Y.
The single-motor variant of the Tesla Model 3, along with the Tesla Model S, Tesla Model X, and the Nissan Leaf, are featured among the top 20 least-stolen cars from 2020 through 2022. Additionally, six models listed here come from General Motors.
Should the trend of minimal EV theft persist, upcoming Dodge owners might face fewer concerns. As the gas-powered Charger and Challenger models get phased out, they will be succeeded by an electric muscle car. The Charger Daytona SRT concept gives us a glimpse at this forthcoming vehicle.
This story was produced by Way.com and reviewed and disseminated by Pawonation.com Media.
This story was produced by Way and reviewed and disseminated by Pawonation.com.
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