CHP credits Newsom initiative for Kern's 28% drop in vehicle thefts

CHP credits Newsom initiative for Kern's 28% drop in vehicle thefts

A sharp drop in Kern County vehicle thefts last year has renewed attention on a Newsom administration initiative that joined state and local resources while strengthening working relationships among law enforcement agencies.

California Reports 13% Drop in Vehicle Thefts in 2024, First Decline Since 2019

Southern California accounted for 53.21% of thefts, with Los Angeles County alone representing 61.83% of the region’s total California reported a 13% decrease in vehicle thefts in 2024, marking the first year-over-year decline since before the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a recent California Highway Patrol (CHP) report. The state recorded 176,230 stolen vehicles, down from 202,893 in 2023, with an estimated total value of $1.56 billion. The d…

The CHP encourages driver vigilance for National Vehicle Theft Prevention Month - New Santa Ana

SACRAMENTO – July is National Vehicle Theft Prevention Month, and the California Highway Patrol (CHP) is reminding drivers to take simple, effective steps to protect their vehicles. California saw a drop in vehicle thefts in 2024, the first year-over-year decrease since 2019. “We are proud to see fewer vehicles being stolen across the state. The CHP and our law enforcement partners are working hard every day to stop these crimes, protect Califor…

CHP Urges Drivers to Take Action During National Vehicle Theft Prevention Month

In 2024, thieves stole 176,230 vehicles in California, down from nearly 203,000 in 2023 — a decrease of more than 13%.