The Inland Empire is a top-10 metro
for vehicle theft.
Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer, Riverside Police Department (data as of Sep 15, 2026)
The Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario metro ranked 9th in the country for vehicle theft in 2025, with 14,111 vehicles stolen. CHP counted 6,012 thefts in Riverside County, down from 7,648 in 2024, and FBI data for the Riverside Police Department shows 1,028 in the city, down from 1,448.
In July 2026 the RAID task force broke up a chop shop in Norco holding about 50 vehicles worth roughly $1.8 million. CHP has also deployed a vehicle theft suppression team to San Bernardino.
Chop shops want the vehicle intact long enough to dismantle it. Titan stops it moving: armed, it won't start or drive away, and the owner is alerted on tamper.
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Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer, Riverside Police Department (data as of Sep 15, 2026)
What theft looks like in Riverside.
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario ranked 9th nationally for vehicle theft in 2025, with 14,111 vehicles stolen.
CHP counted 6,012 vehicle thefts in Riverside County in 2025, down from 7,648 in 2024. The Riverside County Sheriff recovered 2,292 vehicles.
Source: California Highway Patrol, 2025 vehicle theft fact sheet
In July 2026 the RAID task force broke up a Norco chop shop holding about 50 stolen vehicles worth about $1.8 million.
Source: FOX 11 Los Angeles
CHP deployed a regional vehicle theft suppression team to San Bernardino in 2024 and expanded the teams in 2025.
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 Riverside.
- 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
Riverside dealers carry the trucks and sedans chop shops want. Titan arms inventory after hours.
Titan for dealersDrivers & owners
Inland Empire chop shops strip vehicles fast. Titan keeps yours from leaving the driveway.
How drivers get TitanFleets & equipment
Warehouse and logistics fleets across the Inland Empire park in large, exposed yards. Titan protects trucks, trailers and equipment.
Titan for fleetsRental operators
Rental units serving the Inland Empire's logistics corridor sit in open lots. Titan arms them between bookings.
Titan for rentalNearby service areas.
Local help in Riverside.
Report a stolen vehicle to local police right away; your insurer will ask for the report number.
- Riverside Police Department Report a stolen vehicle in the City of Riverside.
- California Highway Patrol County-level theft data and the statewide most-stolen list.
- 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 Riverside: your questions.
How bad is car theft in Riverside?
The Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario metro ranked 9th nationally in 2025 with 14,111 thefts. Within city limits, FBI data shows 1,028 thefts reported to Riverside PD in 2025, down from 1,448 in 2024.
What is RAID?
The Regional Auto Theft Interdiction Detail, a multi-agency task force for Riverside and San Bernardino counties funded by a California registration fee. In July 2026 it broke up a Norco chop shop with about 50 stolen vehicles.
Is car theft going down in Riverside County?
Yes. CHP counted 6,012 thefts in Riverside County in 2025, down from 7,648 in 2024.
Does Titan protect trailers and equipment too?
Yes. Titan protects vehicles and equipment from one platform, which suits Inland Empire logistics and construction fleets.
Further reading.
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Stop theft in Riverside before it starts.
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