After back-to-back annual increases in the number of vehicle thefts, California reversed course in 2017, according to a recent report from the California Highway Patrol. In 2017, the state recorded a 6.2 percent drop in vehicle thefts, which is the largest decrease since 2014, and may be attributed to the advances in anti-theft technology, aggressive police work and the public’s vigilance. “Although the overall number of vehicles stolen is down, there is still much more work to be done,” said California Highway Patrol Commissioner Warren Stanley.
Vehicle thefts drop in California
