Auto Theft Down 23% Nationwide. Tech-Driven Thefts Still Evolving. [Accessibility Statement] Skip Navigation49 States See Declines, but California Remains a Hotspot as Thieves Exploit Keyless Entry and OBD HacksLOS ANGELES, Feb. 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- After years of increases, U.S. auto theft is finally trending downward — but the risk hasn't disappeared. [Mercury Insurance](NYSE/NYSE Texas [MCY]) reviewed auto theft statistics dating back to 2023 to track and share insights from those learnings.According ...