Did you know that vehicle theft is a serious issue in California?
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Imagine going to the parking garage where you left your new car, and realize that your car is nowhere to be found.
You try to look for answers but you finally admit that your new car was stolen. It’s a terrible thought, isn’t it?
As car thieves are becoming increasingly organized and sophisticated, it’s always worth learning more about car theft in your area.
If you live or planning to move to California, here you’ll find an infographic that compiles the top California cities for vehicle theft.
Cities with the highest car theft rates in California
Bakersfield, for example, ranks number 1 in California and 3rd in the nation for the number of stolen vehicles as reported by the National Insurance Crime Bureau 2016 Hot Wheels Report.
Car theft is not a problem that only affects certain type of cities, as it happens everywhere. With more action plans and awareness, some cities have reduced car theft criminalities, but few others have got even worse.
Looking at Bakersfield, once again, we see that things are getting even more critical. In 2012, this city ranked 3rd in California and now it’s at the top of the rank. Fresno, on the other hand, is doing better than other cities, going down from 2nd position in 2012 to 6th in 2016.
If you are a California resident, have a look at this eTags Vehicle Theft Infographic, and check where in the table your city ranks.
Avoid being a victim
Learn from this graphic and think about what makes people become an easy target for car thieves. It’s all about getting our facts straight so that we can develop awareness and precautionary actions.
Have you ever been a victim of car theft? What type of precautionary actions do you follow to avoid being a victim?
4 comments
Wow, good to know these statistics! I wonder why Bakersfield (and other cities) have so many more car thefts than others? Not enough cops? Fewer streetlights? Maybe by thinking of the “why” we can put a stop to this.
Hello Ann. It is difficult to point out the exact reasons why some areas are more dangerous for car owners than others as it is a combination of different factors including law enforcement, the amount of resources given to protect citizens and so on. What we can do for now is create awareness and work on the things that are lacking to ensure drivers do not need to be worried about parking their cars in public areas.
There’s so many ways to rob a car like the penny in the handle, etc. How will you prevent people from stealing your car?
Hello Thomas! You could always find ways to avoid being a victim. Interestingly, if you read our How To Avoid Car Vandalism In 6 Easy Steps, you’ll find some smart tricks to keep yourself safe from potential car thieves.