In Miami, stolen cars ship out.
Stop them at the curb.
Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer, City of Miami Police Department (data as of Sep 15, 2026)
Most stolen cars are found within days. Miami is one of the places where that isn't a safe assumption. Customs officers at PortMiami have found stolen vehicles in shipping containers bound for the United Arab Emirates, and investigators said 274 titles had been improperly transferred in one case.
Miami-Dade runs a Seaport Operations Bureau that works vehicle theft and export cases at the port. Theft counts have fallen: FBI data shows the City of Miami Police Department at 1,096 thefts in 2025, down from 1,894, and the Miami-Dade Police Department at 2,442, down from 3,374.
Export rings choose late-model, high-value vehicles and move them fast. Titan stops that at the start: when it's armed, the car won't start or move, so it never reaches the container.
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Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer, City of Miami Police Department (data as of Sep 15, 2026)
What theft looks like in Miami.
CBP found stolen vehicles in UAE-bound shipping containers at PortMiami; investigators said 274 titles had been improperly transferred.
Source: NBC 6 South Florida, Dec 2025
Miami-Dade's Seaport Operations Bureau investigates vehicle theft and export at PortMiami.
The Miami-Dade Police Department, which covers unincorporated areas, reported 4,047 thefts in 2023, 3,374 in 2024 and 2,442 in 2025.
Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer, Miami-Dade Police Department (data as of Sep 15, 2026)
Miami-Dade detectives have shut down chop shops operating from homes and businesses in the county.
Source: NBC 6 South Florida
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 law applies in Miami.
Prevention for every kind of owner.
Dealerships
Late-model dealer stock is exactly what export rings want. Titan arms every unit after hours.
Titan for dealersDrivers & owners
Export rings want late-model SUVs and trucks. Titan keeps yours from being driven to a container yard.
How drivers get TitanFleets & equipment
Port-adjacent fleets and equipment yards are high-risk. Titan protects vehicles and equipment on one platform.
Titan for fleetsRental operators
Tourist rentals are targeted for fraud and export. Titan stops a unit moving outside its booking.
Titan for rentalNearby service areas.
Local help in Miami.
Report a stolen vehicle to local police right away; your insurer will ask for the report number.
- Miami-Dade Seaport Operations Bureau Port-based vehicle theft and export investigations.
- City of Miami Police Department Report a stolen vehicle in the City of Miami.
- 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 Miami: your questions.
Are stolen cars from Miami shipped overseas?
Some are. Customs officers have found stolen vehicles in PortMiami containers bound for the UAE, and Miami-Dade has a Seaport Operations Bureau that investigates these cases.
How many cars are stolen in Miami?
FBI data shows the City of Miami Police Department recorded 1,096 vehicle thefts in 2025 (1,894 in 2024). The Miami-Dade Police Department, covering unincorporated areas, recorded 2,442 (3,374 in 2024).
Can I recover a car once it's been exported?
It's very difficult. Recovery depends on the vehicle being found before it ships. That's why preventing it from moving matters more in a port city.
Do I get an insurance discount for Titan in Florida?
Florida law requires insurers to include a discount for anti-theft devices on comprehensive coverage. The amount varies by insurer.
Further reading.
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Stop theft in Miami before it starts.
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