LA is America's #1 metro
for vehicle theft.
Source: LAPD COMPSTAT citywide profile, through Dec 27, 2025
The Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim metro had more vehicle thefts than any other in the country in 2025: 53,911, almost double the next metro, New York. LA County alone accounted for 47,191 of CHP's statewide count, down from 57,987 in 2024.
Inside city limits, LAPD's COMPSTAT profile shows 19,556 vehicle thefts in 2025 through December 27, compared with 24,901 over the same period in 2024 and 26,543 in 2023. The decline is continuing: 12,190 through October 3, 2026, down 20.8%.
LAPD recovered 15,619 vehicles in 2025 and the Sheriff's Department 11,308. Recovery doesn't undo the theft: the car is often damaged, stripped or used in another crime. Titan stops it moving in the first place.
- 202326,543
- 202424,901
- 202519,556
Source: LAPD COMPSTAT citywide profile, through Dec 27, 2025
What theft looks like in Los Angeles.
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim was the #1 metro in the U.S. for vehicle theft in 2025, with 53,911 vehicles stolen.
CHP counted 47,191 vehicle thefts in Los Angeles County in 2025, down from 57,987 in 2024.
Source: California Highway Patrol, 2025 vehicle theft fact sheet
LAPD recovered 15,619 stolen vehicles in 2025, and the LA County Sheriff's Department 11,308.
Source: California Highway Patrol, 2025 vehicle theft fact sheet
LAPD's COMPSTAT profile shows 12,190 vehicle thefts in the city in 2026 through October 3, down 20.8% on the same period of 2025.
Source: LAPD COMPSTAT citywide profile
Is your car a likely target?
Four questions, checked against the most-stolen vehicle list for California and the theft methods we see most.
Most-stolen list: California Highway Patrol, 2025 vehicle theft fact sheet
Answer the four questions to see which known theft risk factors apply to your vehicle. Nothing is stored or sent.
What one theft costs you.
Insurance rarely makes you whole. Put in your own numbers to see the out-of-pocket cost of a single theft.
Starting values are examples. Replace them with your own; check your policy for rental reimbursement and personal-property limits.
Your cost of one theft
Before any premium change at renewal, which varies by insurer and state.
California law applies in Los Angeles.
- California Vehicle Code 10851
- California Penal Code 487
- California Vehicle Code 10852.5
- California B&P Code 21610
- California Vehicle Code 9250.14
Prevention for every kind of owner.
Dealerships
LA dealers face the highest theft volume in the country. Titan arms every unit on the lot after hours.
Titan for dealersDrivers & owners
Street parking in LA means your car sits unattended for hours. Titan keeps it from being driven away, and alerts you if someone tries.
How drivers get TitanFleets & equipment
Delivery vans, work trucks and equipment across LA County are prime targets. Titan stops unauthorized starts on every unit.
Titan for fleetsRental operators
LA's rental market is huge and heavily targeted by fraud. Titan arms units between bookings.
Titan for rentalNearby service areas.
Local help in Los Angeles.
Report a stolen vehicle to local police right away; your insurer will ask for the report number.
- TRAP (Taskforce for Regional Autotheft Prevention) LA County's multi-agency auto theft task force. Tip line: (800) 299-8727.
- LAPD online reporting Report a stolen vehicle in the City of Los Angeles.
- NICB VINCheck Free check of whether a VIN has been reported stolen or salvaged before you buy.
- NHTSA recall lookup Check a VIN for open recalls, including the Hyundai and Kia anti-theft software update.
Vehicle theft in Los Angeles: your questions.
Does Los Angeles have the most car thefts in the U.S.?
Yes, by metro area. NICB ranked Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim #1 in 2025 with 53,911 vehicle thefts.
How many cars are stolen in the City of Los Angeles?
LAPD's COMPSTAT profile shows 19,556 vehicle thefts in 2025 through December 27, down from 24,901 over the same period in 2024.
What is TRAP?
The Taskforce for Regional Autotheft Prevention, a multi-agency LA County unit funded by a California registration fee. Its tip line is (800) 299-8727.
What's the most stolen car in LA?
Statewide, CHP's 2025 list is led by the Hyundai Elantra, Kia Optima and Hyundai Sonata, followed by the Honda Accord and Chevrolet Silverado.
Further reading.
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The Dealership Advantage: How Forward-Thinking Dealers Are Ending Vehicle Theft for Good
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Stop theft in Los Angeles before it starts.
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