nicb names 10 most stolen vehicles for 2010

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NICB Names 10 Most Stolen Vehicles for 2010

Domestic Automakers Occupy Six Positions—Most Since 2002

DES PLAINES, Ill. – The National Insurance Crime Bureau today released Hot Wheels—its list of the 10 most stolen vehicles in the United States. The report examines vehicle theft data submitted by law enforcement to the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) and determines the vehicle make, model, and model year most reported stolen in 2010. See the full report at www.nicb.org. For 2010, the most stolen vehicles* in the nation were: 1. 1994 Honda Accord 2. 1995 Honda Civic 3. 1991 Toyota Camry 4. 1999 Chevrolet Pickup (Full Size) 5. 1997 Ford F150 Series/Pickup 6. 2004 Dodge Ram 7. 2000 Dodge Caravan 8. 1994 Acura Integra 9. 2002 Ford Explorer 10. 1999 Ford Taurus Hot Wheels is the only report that examines all theft data without regard to a vehicle’s insured status thereby providing a more complete view of the vehicle theft landscape. For example, certain models of older cars and trucks are popular with thieves because of the value of their parts—but many are not insured against theft. Whereas newer, more expensive and insured vehicles are often stolen to be resold intact with counterfeit vehicle identification numbers or shipped out of the country. Nationally—and for the first time since 2002—thieves preferred domestic makes over foreign brands. Ford took three spots, Dodge two and Chevrolet held one while the remaining four were held by Honda, Toyota and Acura. However, the top three positions continue to be held by Honda and Toyota models, a trend that has been consistent since 2000. Overall, vehicle thefts continue their decline. Preliminary 2010 FBI crime statistics point to a further 7.2 percent reduction over the thefts posted in 2009. Should the preliminary numbers hold when the FBI produces its final statistics later this year, 2010 will post the fewest vehicle thefts since 1967.

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Improved technology is one of the keys to lower theft rates and the Hot Wheels statistics demonstrate that. Of the nearly 52,000 Honda Accords stolen in 2010, over 44,000 were models made in the 1990s, compared with fewer than 5,700 that were produced since the year 2000. Even though the continuing decline in vehicle thefts is great news, if it happens to you it can be financially devastating and just an all-around hassle. NICB urges motorists to follow its “layered approach” to auto theft prevention. By employing these simple, low-cost suggestions people can make their vehicles less attractive to thieves. NICB’s four layers of protection are: Common Sense: Lock your car and take your keys. It’s simple enough, but many thefts occur because owners make it easy for thieves to steal their cars. Warning Device: Having and using a visible or audible warning device is another item that can ensure that your car remains where you left it. Immobilizing Device: Generally speaking, if your vehicle can’t be started, it can’t be stolen. “Kill” switches, fuel cut-offs and smart keys are among the devices which are extremely effective. Tracking Device: A tracking device emits a signal to the police or to a monitoring station when the vehicle is stolen. Tracking devices are very effective in helping authorities recover stolen vehicles. Some systems employ “telematics” which combine GPS and wireless technologies to allow remote monitoring of a vehicle. If the vehicle is moved, the system will alert the owner and the vehicle can be tracked via computer. Considering a used vehicle purchase? Check out VINCheckSM, a free vehicle history service for consumers. Since 2005, NICB has offered this limited service, made possible by its participating member companies. Check it out at: www.nicb.org/vincheck. Anyone with information concerning vehicle theft and insurance fraud can report it anonymously by calling toll-free 1-800-TEL-NICB (1-800-835-6422), texting keyword “fraud” to TIP411 (847411) or by visiting our Web site at www.nicb.org. About the National Insurance Crime Bureau: headquartered in Des Plaines, Ill., the NICB is the nation’s leading not-for-profit organization exclusively dedicated to preventing, detecting and defeating insurance fraud and vehicle theft through data analytics, investigations, training, legislative advocacy and public awareness. The NICB is supported by more than 1,100 property and casualty insurance companies and self-insured organizations. NICB member companies wrote over $317 billion in insurance premiums in 2010, or approximately 80 percent of the nation’s property/casualty insurance. That includes more than 93 percent ($151 billion) of the nation’s personal auto insurance. To learn more visit www.nicb.org. * This report reflects stolen vehicle data reported to NCIC in 2010. No further filtering of information is conducted, i.e., determining the total number of a particular make and model currently registered in the U.S. for comparison purposes.

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State Rank Make-Model Year

Alabama

1 Chevrolet Pickup (Full Size) 1994

2 Ford F150 Series/Pickup 1997

3 Honda Accord 1996

4 Chevrolet Caprice 1989

5 Toyota Camry 1995

6 Ford Explorer 1996

7 Chevrolet Impala 2005

8 Chevrolet Pickup (S-10) 1989

9 GMC Pickup (Full Size) 1994

10 Oldsmobile Cutlass/Supreme/Ciera 1996

Alaska




4 Dodge Ram 2008

5 Honda Civic 1999

6 Jeep Grand Cherokee 1998


8 Toyota Corolla 1992


10 Honda Accord 1997

Arizona

1 Honda Accord 1994

2 Dodge Ram 2005

3 Honda Civic 1997




7 Nissan Altima 1997

8 Nissan Sentra 1994


10 Toyota Camry 2007

Arkansas



3 Honda Accord 1994

4 Dodge Ram 2001





9 Toyota Camry 2003


California

1 Honda Accord 1991

2 Honda Civic 1995

3 Toyota Camry 1989

4 Acura Integra 1994





9 Saturn Sl 1995

10 Toyota Pickup 4x2 1988

Colorado

1 Honda Accord 1996

2 Honda Civic 2000


4 Dodge Ram 2001



7 Jeep Cherokee 1998


9 Toyota Camry 1989


Connecticut

1 Honda Accord 1994

2 Honda Civic 1997


4 Toyota Camry 1994

5 Nissan Maxima 1996

6 Dodge Caravan 2000





Delaware

1 Honda Civic 2000

2 Honda Accord 1992

3 Toyota Camry 2002





8 Ford Taurus 2002



District Of Columbia


2 Honda Accord 1997

3 Toyota Camry 2009


5 Dodge Intrepid 2000


7 Ford Crown Victoria 1999

8 Dodge Stratus 2004

9 Ford Taurus 1999

10 Plymouth Voyager 1998

Florida

1 Honda Civic 2000

2 Honda Accord 1996

3 Toyota Camry 2010




7 Dodge Ram 2005




Georgia

1 Honda Accord 1996


3 Honda Civic 2000


5 Toyota Camry 1999


7 Dodge Ram 2003


9 Ford Taurus 1997


Hawaii

1 Honda Civic 2000

2 Honda Accord 1994

3 Toyota Camry 1991



6 Jeep Wrangler 2009


8 Dodge Dakota 2001


10 Nissan Standard Body Pickup 1995

Idaho


2 Honda Accord 1995

3 Honda Civic 1997

4 Dodge Ram 2001

5 Ford Ranger 1994




9 Pontiac Grand Am 2003


Illinois

1 Honda Civic 1995


3 Honda Accord 1996

4 Toyota Camry 1991



7 Ford Taurus 1999

8 Pontiac Grand Prix 2004

9 Buick Century 1995


Indiana



3 Ford Taurus 1998





8 Dodge Ram 2001

9 Buick LeSabre 1991

10 Chevrolet Cavalier 1997

Iowa



3 Ford Taurus 2002

4 Dodge Ram 2001







Kansas

1 Honda Accord 1994



4 Dodge Ram 2003

5 Honda Civic 1994


7 Ford Taurus 2000




Kentucky



3 Toyota Camry 1998


5 Dodge Ram 1997

6 Ford Taurus 1997



9 Ford Ranger 1994

10 Chevrolet Monte Carlo 1986

Louisiana



3 Dodge Ram 2005

4 Honda Accord 1996

5 Toyota Camry 2009






Maine





5 Ford Ranger 1998

6 Toyota Camry 2001


8 Subaru Legacy 1999

9 Dodge Ram 1998

10 Ford Taurus 1996

Maryland


2 Honda Accord 1994

3 Honda Civic 2000

4 Toyota Camry 2007







Massachusetts

1 Honda Civic 2000

2 Honda Accord 1996

3 Toyota Camry 1996








Michigan


2 Ford Taurus 1999




6 Chevrolet Malibu 2003





Minnesota

1 Honda Accord 1994

2 Honda Civic 1995


4 Toyota Camry 1999



7 Saturn Sl 1995




Mississippi



3 Toyota Camry 2007


5 Honda Accord 1997


7 Ford Taurus 2002




Missouri


2 Dodge Ram 2003



5 Ford Taurus 1999






Montana



3 Honda Accord 1995

4 Dodge Ram 2001

5 Ford Taurus 1995






Nebraska



3 Dodge Ram 2004




7 Honda Civic 2000



10 Honda Accord 1995

Nevada

1 Honda Accord 1994

2 Honda Civic 1995

3 Toyota Camry 1990




7 Dodge Ram 2003



10 Saturn Sl 1995

New Hampshire

1 Honda Civic 2000

2 Toyota Camry 1991

3 Honda Accord 1997





8 Dodge Ram 1998



New Jersey

1 Honda Civic 1998

2 Honda Accord 1994


4 Toyota Camry 1991







New Mexico

1 Dodge Ram 2001

2 Honda Civic 1997

3 Honda Accord 1996



6 Toyota Camry 1990



9 Ford Ranger 2001


New York

1 Honda Civic 2000

2 Honda Accord 1994

3 Toyota Camry 1991





8 Ford Econoline E350 2009



North Carolina

1 Honda Accord 1996

2 Honda Civic 2000

3 Toyota Camry 1993





8 Ford Taurus 1999



North Dakota




4 Dodge Ram 1998


6 Ford Taurus 2003

7 Chevrolet Lumina 1996



10 Mercury Sable 1997

Ohio


2 Honda Accord 1994


4 Ford Taurus 1999

5 Honda Civic 2000






Oklahoma


2 Honda Accord 1994

3 Dodge Ram 2001


5 Honda Civic 2000


7 Ford Taurus 1997



10 Ford Mustang 2001

Oregon

1 Honda Accord 1992

2 Honda Civic 1998

3 Toyota Camry 1990






9 Dodge Ram 2001


Pennsylvania

1 Honda Accord 1994

2 Honda Civic 2000

3 Toyota Camry 1991


5 Ford Taurus 1999






Rhode Island


2 Honda Accord 1994

3 Honda Civic 1999

4 Toyota Camry 1994







South Carolina

1 Honda Accord 1993





6 Dodge Ram 2003

7 Honda Civic 1995

8 Toyota Camry 1996



South Dakota



3 Ford Taurus 2001




7 Ford Ranger 1998



10 Dodge Ram 2003

Tennessee


2 Honda Accord 1994



5 Dodge Ram 2005


7 Honda Civic 1995

8 Toyota Camry 1991

9 Ford Taurus 1999


Texas


2 Dodge Ram 2004



5 Honda Civic 2000

6 Honda Accord 1996


8 Chevrolet Tahoe 2004



Utah

1 Honda Accord 1996

2 Honda Civic 1998


4 Toyota Camry 1991



7 Saturn Sl 1995

8 Dodge Ram 2001



Vermont





5 Jeep Wrangler 1995

6 Ford Ranger 1995


8 Ford Taurus 1998

9 Volkswagen Jetta 1997


Virginia

1 Honda Accord 1996

2 Honda Civic 2000

3 Toyota Camry 2010





8 Ford Taurus 1999



Washington

1 Honda Accord 1991

2 Honda Civic 1995


4 Toyota Camry 1990



7 Honda Prelude 1992

8 Saturn Sl 1994



West Virginia



3 Ford Ranger 1994



6 Dodge Ram 1999

7 Ford Taurus 1999


9 Honda Accord 1994


Wisconsin


2 Honda Accord 1994

3 Honda Civic 1995




7 Ford Taurus 1997




Wyoming

1 Dodge Ram 2008







8 Toyota Camry 1999

9 Chevrolet Suburban 1999


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