Crime statistics from the New York City Police Department show over a 95% increase in car thefts and car part thefts over a span of just two years.
New York City Police Department crime statistics show more than a 6% increase in grand larceny of auto or vehicle thefts between last year and this year so far. Over a 2-year period, the increase exceeds 95%. Fox 5 New York's Stephanie Bertini has more on this story.New York City Police Department crime statistics showed a drastic increase in these types of crimes over the last few years.
As of mid-March 2023, the numbers show a 6.2% increase this year compared to last. That’s an increase of over 95% over two years. FILE - Tires stolen from parked car. "It’s the economy. It’s inflation. Vehicles are relatively easy to steal," said Robert Sinclair Jr., senior manager of public affairs for AAA Northeast. , motor vehicle thefts went up 59% between 2019 and 2022.
The NYPD told FOX 5 New York that the top five vehicles being targeted are: the Ford Econoline, Honda Accord, Honda CR—V, Honda Civic and the Toyota Camry. The NYPD tracks numbers on catalytic converter thefts and in 2022, 8,591 were stolen. According to an NYPD spokesperson, these parts are being targeted "at increased rates because they contain precious metals that have increased in price.
"You have to worry about where you park the car now," said New Yorker Maurizio Angione. He worries he could become the next victim.
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