California Sees 25% Decline in Vehicle Thefts in 2025

California recorded its second consecutive year of declining vehicle thefts in 2025, according to newly released data by the California Highway Patrol (CHP). According to the CHP’s 2025 Vehicle Theft Fact Sheet, thieves stole more than 133,000 vehicles statewide in 2025—about 25% fewer than the 176,230 stolen in 2024. The estimated total value of the … Continued