Motor Vehicle Thefts in 2023
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Indications are that Colorado will experience over 42,000 stolen motor vehicles in 2022. This is an 11% increase in total thefts from 2021. Using the estimated average dollar loss per motor vehicle, this equates to an additional 28.1 million dollar impact in 2022 compared to 2021
Areas demonstrating the largest increases of vehicle theft from 2021 to 2022 were reported in Northern Colorado Area, Southern Colorado, and the Denver Metro Area.
2019 to 2023
Colorado Reported Stolen Vehicles
Source:coloradocrimestats.co.us
The data used to create this line chart is directly from Crime in Colorado, and includes attempted vehicle theft, vehicle break ins, and attempted vehicle break ins.
Colorado’s Top Ten Stolen Vehicles in 2023
MAKE/MODEL
Hyundai Elantra
Chevrolet Silverado
Hyundai Sonata
Ford F-150
Kia Sportage
Ford F-250
Kia Optima
Hyundai Tucson
Honda Civic
Kia Soul
TOP THEFT YEAR
2013 (256)
2006 (150
2017 (187)
2018 (177)
2020 (200)
1999 (80)
2015 (146)
2017 (174)
1998 (81)
2016 (121)
The Top Five (by volume) Colorado Cities for Auto Theft
In 2023, 86% of all reported stolen vehicles were recovered, which is well above the national average of 56%. However, many stolen vehicles that are recovered need repair, professional cleaning, or may be dismantled.