Top 25 Stolen Cars
By Chris E McGoey
This is for the USA*:
- 1. 1989 Toyota Camry
- 2. 1990 Toyota Camry
- 3. 1991 Toyota Camry
- 4. 1988 Toyota Camry
- 5. 1997 Ford F-150 4X2 Pick Up
- 6. 1994 Honda Accord EX
- 7. 1995 Honda Accord EX
- 8. 1996 Honda Accord LX
- 9. 1990 Honda Accord EX
- 10. 1994 Honda Accord LX
- 11. 1994 Chevrolet C1500 Pick Up
- 12. 1992 Honda Accord LX
- 13. 1991 Acura Legend
- 14. 1995 Ford Mustang
- 15. 1987 Toyota Camry
- 16. 1990 Honda Accord LX
- 17. 1995 Honda Accord LX
- 18. 1989 Chevrolet Caprice
- 19. 1988 Honda Accord LX
- 20. 1991 Honda Accord EX
- 21. 1992 Honda Accord EX
- 22. 1995 Dodge Neon
- 23. 1991 Honda Accord LX
- 24. 1989 Honda Accord LX
- 25. 1996 Honda Accord EX
* Source: National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) 1999
Foreign Cars Top the List
Once again, 20 of 25 top stolen autos are Japanese owned car companies. It is mere coincidence that the Toyota Camry and Honda Accord topped the most stolen car list for the third year in a row? These two car models have been the top sellers in America for several years.
Surprisingly, for two years in a row the top stolen American made vehicles were full-size pickup trucks.
Why are Certain Cars Targeted?
Do you believe that car thieves only want to steal the most popular cars or do you think the reason is that there are simply more of them on the road to steal? Why not steal more valuable luxury cars like Lexus or Mercedes or Cadillac. Or could it be that there is money to be made by unscrupulous auto body shops and scrap yards by selling stolen car parts to repair the popular Honda and Toyota cars of this vintage? You decide!
Article by Chris E McGoey
Reprinted with the authorization of Crime Doctor
Chris E. McGoey, CPP, CSP, CAM is an internationally known author, trainer, speaker, and professional security consultant. He is an expert in the fields of security management, crime, and loss prevention.
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