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Auto theft is skyrocketing nationwide and right here in Houston.
According to the Houston Police Department and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), auto theft is +10% nationwide, and +16% in Houston.
We crunched the numbers and broke down the most common locations where auto thefts happen in Houston. The data is from the Houston Police Department from 2023.
Nationwide there are 282 auto thefts per 100,000 people.
Protecting your property
In 2022, Amy Davis talked with HPD Sgt. Tracy Hicks about protecting your vehicle in Houston. Learn the most common types of vehicles being stolen right now in Houston, why some vehicles are easier to steal, and what you can do to keep your vehicle/property safe. Sgt. Hicks also explains how heat-resistant paint can help catch catalytic converter thieves.
Watch the episode in the video below.