Here are the 10 most commonly stolen vehicles in California. See if your car made the list

Are you worried about your car being stolen in California?

These are the top ten most stolen automobile types across the state in 2021, according to a National Insurance Crime Bureau report released in July.

1. Chevrolet Pick-Up (Full Size)

2. Honda Civic

3. Ford Pick-Up (Full Size)

4. Honda Accord

5. GMC Pick-Up (Full Size)

6. Honda CR-V

7. Toyota Camry

8. Toyota Corolla

9. Chevrolet Tahoe

10. Kia Motors Corporation Optima

More specific statewide data from the California Highway Patrol says Honda Civics and Honda Accords made between 1992-2000 have the highest rates of theft in California in 2021.

The NICB says these were these were the mostly commonly stolen vehicles across the U.S. in 2021:

1. Chevrolet pickup (full size)
2. Ford pickup (full size)
3. Honda Civic
4. Honda Accord
5. Toyota Camry
6. GMC pickup (full size)
7. Nissan Altima
8. Honda CR-V
9. Jeep Cherokee/Grand Cherokee
10. Toyota Corolla

According to the bureau, these annual lists are built from National Crime Information Center data. Law enforcement agencies submit information to the National Crime Information Center on vehicle make, model, and model year, which the NICB then uses to create their “most stolen” lists.

Here are some anti-theft tips from the CHP and American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators:

1. Always lock your vehicle.
2. Always utilize anti-theft devices as a preventative measure. The NCIB recommends looking into a remote vehicle immobilizers or GPS tracking device in the event you’re victimized.
3. Always park your vehicle in a well-lit area at night.
4. Always make sure you receive an ownership certificate when purchasing a used vehicle. Search the history of the vehicle to prevent buying a stolen vehicle.
5. Never leave your keys in your vehicle.
6. Never hide a spare ignition key on the vehicle. Stay away from magnetic key cases that can be stuck to the bottom of your car.

You can find more detailed information on stolen vehicles by county on the CHP website.

This story was originally published August 4, 2022 at 8:54 AM with the headline "Here are the 10 most commonly stolen vehicles in California. See if your car made the list."