Florida ranks 4th for car theft.
Its ports make it worse.
Source: NICB, 2025 U.S. vehicle theft report (2024 figure derived from NICB's reported decline)
Florida recorded 27,142 vehicle thefts in 2025, according to NICB: 4th among states by volume, even after a 29% drop. That's 10,929 fewer than the year before, and the decline has continued into 2026.
Florida is also an exporter. Stolen vehicles have been found in shipping containers at PortMiami bound for the Middle East, and Miami-Dade runs a dedicated Seaport Operations Bureau to work theft and export cases. Once a car is in a container, the owner rarely sees it again.
Florida is one of the few states that requires insurers to include a discount for anti-theft devices on comprehensive coverage.
- Washington, DC698.3
- Nevada400.9
- New Mexico334.3
- California317.4
- Washington258.8
- Texas250.9
- Arizona183.3
- Idaho53.8
Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer, motor vehicle theft (data as of Sep 15, 2026)
What theft looks like in Florida.
Florida had 27,142 vehicle thefts in 2025, 4th among states, down 29%: 10,929 fewer than in 2024.
Florida thefts kept falling in 2026, to 10,211 in the first half, down 31% on the same period of 2025.
Customs officers found stolen cars in shipping containers at PortMiami bound for the UAE; investigators said 274 titles had been improperly transferred.
Source: NBC 6 South Florida, Dec 2025
In Jacksonville, half the vehicles reported stolen in one week of July 2023 were Hyundai or Kia models.
Source: News4JAX, July 28, 2023
Is your car a likely target?
Four questions, checked against the most-stolen vehicle list for Florida and the theft methods we see most.
Most-stolen list: NICB data via ClickOrlando, April 2025
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.
Florida rules worth knowing.
Florida insurers must include a premium discount for anti-theft devices on comprehensive coverage (Fla. Stat. 627.0653(2)). The statute doesn't fix the amount.
Source: Fla. Stat. 627.0653
Stealing a motor vehicle is grand theft in the third degree, a felony, under Fla. Stat. 812.014(2)(c)6.
Source: Fla. Stat. 812.014
Secondhand dealers buying catalytic converters must keep detailed records and hold the part for 10 business days (Fla. Stat. 538.26).
Source: Fla. Stat. 538.26
Florida repealed its Motor Vehicle Theft Prevention Authority in 2012, so there is no statewide theft grant body.
Source: Florida Senate, 2012 bill 638
Prevention for every kind of owner.
Dealerships
Florida dealers face export rings that want clean, late-model stock. Titan arms every unit after hours.
Titan for dealersDrivers & owners
Florida law requires your insurer to offer an anti-theft discount. Titan is a device that stops the car moving, not just a tracker.
How drivers get TitanFleets & equipment
Port, logistics and construction fleets across Florida sit in big yards. Titan protects vehicles and equipment on one platform.
Titan for fleetsRental operators
Florida's tourist rental fleets are a fraud and export target. Titan keeps units from moving outside the booking.
Titan for rentalWhere we work in Florida
Local help in Florida.
Report a stolen vehicle to local police right away; your insurer will ask for the report number.
- Miami-Dade Seaport Operations Bureau Investigates vehicle theft and export at PortMiami.
- Florida Statutes 627.0653 The law requiring anti-theft discounts on comprehensive coverage.
- 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 Florida: your questions.
How many cars are stolen in Florida each year?
NICB counted 27,142 vehicle thefts in Florida in 2025, 4th among states and down 29% on 2024. In the first half of 2026 there were 10,211, down 31%.
Do Florida insurers have to give a discount for anti-theft devices?
Yes. Fla. Stat. 627.0653(2) requires a premium discount for anti-theft devices on comprehensive coverage. The law doesn't set the percentage, so ask your insurer.
What's the most stolen car in Florida?
NICB's 2024 Florida list was led by the Hyundai Elantra, then the Hyundai Sonata, Honda Accord and Nissan Altima.
Are stolen cars shipped out of Florida?
Yes. Stolen vehicles have been found in containers at PortMiami bound for the UAE, and Miami-Dade runs a Seaport Operations Bureau for these cases.
Further reading.
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