Idaho's theft rate is low.
That's why trucks go missing.
Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer, motor vehicle theft (data as of Sep 15, 2026)
By the numbers, Idaho is one of the safest states for vehicles. FBI data shows 1,078 thefts statewide in 2025, a rate of 54 per 100,000 residents. That's about a fifth of Washington's rate and less than a sixth of New Mexico's.
A low rate changes behavior. It's easy to leave keys in a truck or equipment on a job site, and unlike Washington and Arizona, Idaho has no statewide auto theft authority funding prevention. A stolen work truck, trailer or machine is also far harder to replace than a commuter car.
Titan protects vehicles and equipment on one platform. When a unit is armed, it won't start or move, and the owner is alerted if someone tries.
- 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 Idaho.
Idaho recorded 1,078 vehicle thefts in 2025, a rate of 54 per 100,000 residents, among the lowest of any state.
Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer, motor vehicle theft (data as of Sep 15, 2026)
The Ada County Sheriff's Office recorded 444 vehicle thefts in its jurisdiction in 2024.
The Ford F-150 and Chevrolet Silverado 1500 are on the national most-stolen list. Pickups are the work vehicle across rural Idaho.
Is your car a likely target?
Four questions, checked against the most-stolen vehicle list for the U.S. and the theft methods we see most.
Most-stolen list: NICB, 2025 U.S. vehicle theft report
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.
Idaho rules worth knowing.
Stealing property worth more than $1,000, which covers almost any vehicle, is grand theft in Idaho (Idaho Code 18-2407).
Source: Idaho Code 18-2407
Grand theft carries 1 to 20 years in prison (Idaho Code 18-2408).
Source: Idaho Code 18-2408
Receiving or transferring a stolen vehicle is a separate felony under Idaho Code 49-228.
Source: Idaho Code 49-228
HB 142 (2023) added catalytic converters to Idaho's scrap dealer record-keeping rules.
Source: Idaho HB 142 (2023)
Prevention for every kind of owner.
Dealerships
Low-crime markets often skip lot security. Titan arms inventory after hours without adding a guard.
Titan for dealersDrivers & owners
Idaho's low rate is no protection if your truck is the one taken. Titan stops it moving, key or no key.
How drivers get TitanFleets & equipment
Ag, construction and contractor equipment on remote Idaho sites is the real exposure. Titan protects vehicles and machinery on one platform.
Titan for fleetsWhere we work in Idaho
Local help in Idaho.
Report a stolen vehicle to local police right away; your insurer will ask for the report number.
- Idaho State Police, Crime in Idaho Annual crime statistics by county and agency.
- Boise Police Department Report a stolen vehicle in Boise.
- 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 Idaho: your questions.
Is car theft common in Idaho?
No. FBI data shows 1,078 vehicle thefts in Idaho in 2025, about 54 per 100,000 residents, one of the lowest rates in the country.
Is stealing a car a felony in Idaho?
Yes. Theft of property over $1,000 is grand theft (Idaho Code 18-2407), punishable by 1 to 20 years (18-2408). Receiving a stolen vehicle is also a felony (49-228).
Does Idaho have an auto theft task force?
There's no statewide auto theft prevention authority in Idaho. Investigation and prevention are handled by local police and sheriffs.
Does Titan protect farm and construction equipment?
Yes. Titan protects vehicles and equipment, including machinery parked on remote sites, from the same platform.
Further reading.
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Stop theft in Idaho before it starts.
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