Astonishing: Louisiana’s #1 Most Stolen Vehicle Has Changed

According to BRproud, the list of stolen vehicles most often in Louisiana shows a change in the type of vehicle being taken. Two of the most popular vehicles bought and driven by people in the Bayou State are Ford and Chevy trucks.

The data shows a new trend regarding what thieves are interested in stealing. Instead of stealing trucks, people interested in boosting vehicles are choosing students more often.

How Many Vehicles Are Stolen In Louisiana Each Year?

Well, to put things in perspective, in 2023, 3,933 vehicles were stolen in Louisiana. The National Insurance Crime Bureau reports that, on average, 1 million cars are stolen in America each year.

The good news, if there is any good news, is that 85% of the stolen cars are found by law enforcement. Along with those statistics, their information also shows that 34% of stolen vehicles are found the same day they are taken.

Which Ten Vehicles Are Stolen Most Often in America?

According to the NCIB data, the following are the vehicles stolen most often in the country:

#10  Kia Sportage

# 9   Ford F150 Series Pickup

#8    Kia Forte

#7    Honda Civic

#6    Honda Accord

#5    Kia Soul

#4    Chevrolet Silverado 1500

#3     Kia Optima

#2     Hyundai Sonata

#1     Hyundai Elantra

Interestingly, many of the same vehicles that made the top ten list for the U.S. also made the top ten list for Louisiana. The top ten for our state are as follows:

#10  Toyota Camry

# 9   Kia Forte

#8    Nissan Altima

#7    Chevrolet Silverado 1500

#6    Ford F150 Series Pickup

#5    Honda Accord

#4    Kia Soul

#3    Kia Optima

#2    Hyundai Sonata

#1    Hyundai Elantra

If your car is ever stolen, you should contact your insurance company immediately after contacting the police.

NCIB has the following tips to hopefully help prevent your car from being stolen:

• Park in well-lit areas.
• Close and lock all windows and doors when you park.
• Hide valuables out of sight, such as in the glove box or trunk.
• Do not leave your keys in your vehicle.
• Do not leave the area while your vehicle is running.
• If your vehicle is stolen, call law enforcement and your insurer immediately because reporting a vehicle as soon as possible after it is stolen increases the chance of recovery.