Does your car attract thieves?
According to the NICB’s annual Hot Wheels list of the most frequently stolen cars in the U.S., the most stolen vehicles in 2021 were:
| Rank | Vehicle Make/Model | 2021 Total Thefts | Model Year Most Often Stolen |
| 1. | Chevrolet Pick-Up (Full Size) | 48,206 | 2004 |
| 2. | Ford Pick-Up (Full Size) | 47,999 | 2006 |
| 3. | Honda Civic | 31,673 | 2000 |
| 4. | Honda Accord | 30,274 | 1997 |
| 5. | Toyota Camry | 17,270 | 2007 |
| 6. | GMC Pick-Up (Full Size) | 15,599 | 2005 |
| 7. | Nissan Altima | 14,108 | 2020 |
| 8. | Honda CR-V | 13,308 | 2000 |
| 9. | Jeep Cherokee/Grand Cherokee | 13,210 | 2018 |
| 10. | Toyota Corolla | 12,927 | 2020 |
In addition, the most frequently stolen cares in Ohio were:
| Rank | Vehicle Make/Model | 2021 Total Thefts | Model Year Most Often Stolen |
| 1. | Ford Pick-Up (Full Size) | 794 | 2004 |
| 2. | Chevrolet Pick-Up (Full Size) | 711 | 2000 |
| 3. | Honda AccordHonda Civic | 667 | 2003 |
| 4. | Honda Civic | 641 | 2020 |
| 5. | Chevrolet Malibu | 593 | 2016 |
| 6. | Jeep Cherokee/Grand Cherokee | 544 | 2015 |
| 7. | Toyota Camry | 495 | 2007 |
| 8. | Chevy Impala | 494 | 2008 |
| 9. | Ford Fusion | 466 | 2010 |
| 10. | Toyota Corolla | 415 | 2010 |
Safety First
If you drive one of the top stolen vehicles on this list (or any vehicle for that matter), consider installing an anti-theft device such as a steering wheel lock or fuel cut-off switch or an alarm for your vehicle to deter thieves.
