Facts

Top 10 Cars Stolen in Colorado in 2011 (NICB)

  1. 1995 Honda Accord
  2. 1998 Honda Civic
  3. 1999 Ford Pick-Up (Full Size)
  4. 1999 Chevrolet Pick-Up (Full Size)
  5. 2000 Jeep Cherokee
  6. 1995 Acura Integra
  7. 2001 Dodge Pick-Up (Full Size)
  8. 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee
  9. 1991 Toyota Camry
  10. 1995 Subaru Legacy

Top 5 Colorado Auto Theft Hot Spots

Top Five Colorado Counties Where Auto Thefts Occurred in 2011 (ATICC Annual Public Report)

  1. Denver
  2. Adams
  3. El Paso County
  4. Jefferson County
  5. Arapahoe County

Here’s the reality of the situation

  • 50% of all stolen cars have the keys in them. Meaning, the simple act of removing the keys cuts theft in half.
  • 35% of Coloradans don’t know that leaving a car running unattended is illegal.
  • 40% of Coloradans leave their car running unattended at some point.
  • 40% of Coloradans know someone that has had a car stolen.
  • January, March and August have the highest rate of auto theft.