US vehicle thefts fall 21% to 268,415 in first half of 2026
AI Summary- NICB reported 268,415 vehicle thefts in the United States during the first half of 2026.
- Vehicle thefts declined 21% year over year, with a national rate of 77.81 per 100,000 people.
- Every state recorded a decrease, while California had the most thefts and D.C. the highest rate.