National Crime Bureau statistics

Every year the National Insurance Crime Bureau releases rankings of the year, make, and model of the cars that are most frequently stolen here in America, and we thought we would share them here today so that you can know if your car is at more risk of theft than others. Losing your car to theft can be a huge financial setback, so it is good to be aware and take the necessary precautions.

Most the of the vehicles that are near the top of the most stolen list are a little bit older, so the latest theft prevention systems like LoJack and OnStar were not offered by automakers when they were manufactured. Here is the list of the top five most stolen cars in America as listed by the NICB in a report that was released recently:

1.) 1994 Honda Accord
55,170 Accords stolen

2.) 1995 Honda Civic
48,073 Civics stolen

3.) 1989 Toyota Camry
26,245 Camry thefts

4.) 1997 Ford F-150 Pickup
17,416 F-150s stolen

5.) 2004 Dodge Ram Pickup
17,405 Ram Thefts nationwide

If you drive one of these models, you may want to have an aftermarket theft deterrent device installed. Whether it is a hidden ignition switch or a vehicle recovery system, you need to go the extra mile to keep your vehicle safe from thieves. These models that are more than five or six years old are probably paid for, and they may not be insured beyond the minimum requirements, so if you are not carrying theft insurance a theft deterrent device is even more essential. Stay one step ahead of the criminal element and you will invariably avoid victimization.