Vehicle thefts in the United States fell 21% in the first half of 2026 compared with the same period in 2025, with all 50 states recording year-over-year decreases, according to a mid-year analysis released Sept. 30 by the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB).
A total of 268,415 vehicles were reported stolen to law enforcement during the first six months of the year, a national theft rate of approximately 77.81 per 100,000 people.
“Vehicle thefts continue to decrease across the country, and it’s encouraging to see that every state experienced a decline,” said Tim Slater, chief operating officer of NICB. “While
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