Have you ever “lost” your vehicle in a parking lot and had the horrible thought, “Did someone steal my car?” Chances are good you just forgot where you parked, but unfortunately, some people do experience the financial and emotional nightmare of having their transportation stolen.<\/p>\n
Read More:\u00a0How To Support Local Food Trucks After Recent Break-Ins<\/a><\/p>\n How Likely Is It That Your Vehicle Will Get Stolen In Lubbock?<\/p>\n The good news is that nationwide, auto thefts are currently down by nearly 25%. However, Texas still ranks in the Top 10 for vehicles stolen, as of 2025, according to the\u00a0latest statistics from the National Insurance Crime Bureau<\/a>. The rate at which cars were stolen in Texas was\u00a0123.83 per 100,000 residents.<\/p>\n What Type Of Vehicle Gets Stolen Most In Lubbock?<\/p>\n While I was unable to find Lubbock-specific vehicle models that were stolen (and to be honest, it would likely be a skewed\/ bad data set), we can look at national and Texas statistics to get some answers.<\/p>\n Read More:\u00a0Is Your Car Safer At Home? What Texas Theft Data Says <\/a><\/p>\n Nationwide, the most commonly stolen vehicles are\u00a0Hyundai (particularly Elantras and Sonatas), Honda (Civics), and Kia (Optima). However, in Texas<\/a>, it is more common for pickups to be stolen (likely do to their higher value) and the most commonly stolen pickup is the Chevrolet Silverado 1500, followed by GMC Sierras and\u00a0 Ford F150s.Therefore, we can reasonably extrapolate that these models of vehicles are probably the most desirable in Lubbock and that owners should take extra precautions.<\/p>\n The REAL Vehicle That Gets Stolen Most<\/p>\n The vehicle that gets stolen the most is really the one that’s easiest to steal. Never leave your keys in your vehicle unattended, even if it’s just to pop into a gas station. Never leave valuables, including firearms, in your car. Park in well-lit areas, preferably in ones with either patrols or cameras if you are attending an event. Parking your vehicle in the garage can also offer another level of security if you have access to one<\/p>\n The 10 Most-Stolen Vehicles in Texas in 2024:<\/p>\n Make sure to always lock your vehicle, especially if you own one of these specific vehicles. <\/p>\n