PALOS HILLS, Ill. (KRON) -- The nation's car thieves continue to favor imports over domestic brands as their targets of opportunity, according to a report by the National Insurance Crime Bureau.

The report, released Monday, lists the vehicles most reported stolen in 2004.

For 2004, the top ten most stolen vehicles in the United States by make, model, and model year were:

1995 Honda Civic
1989 Toyota Camry
1991 Honda Accord
1994 Dodge Caravan
1994 Chevrolet Full Size C/K 1500 Pickup
1997 Ford F150 Series
2003 Dodge Ram Pickup
1990 Acura Integra
1988 Toyota Pickup
1991 Nissan Sentra
While car thefts were down 1.9 percent nationwide in 2004, the FBI says the West was the only region that posted an increase in car thefts -- 36.2 percent -- over its 2003 number. Nationwide, 1,237,114 vehicles were reported stolen, which is a decrease of 23,357 vehicles from 2003.

The NICB encourages everyone to follow its "layered approach" to auto theft protection by employing simple, low-cost suggestions to make their vehicles less attractive to thieves. NICB's four layers are:

Common Sense
The cheapest form of defense is to simply employ the anti-theft devices that are standard on all vehicles: locks. Lock your car and take your keys.

Warning Device
Having and using a visible or audible warning device is another item that can ensure that your car remains where you left it.

Immobilizing Device
"Kill" switches, fuel cut-offs, and smart keys are among the devices which are high and low tech, but extremely effective. Generally speaking, if your car won't start, it won't get stolen.

Tracking DeviceOn the higher end of high tech are the newer devices which can alert you -- and law enforcement -- the moment an unauthorized user moves your vehicle.
The NICB examines data reported to the National Crime Information Center and releases an annual list of most frequently stolen cars in the U.S.


-Matt-

 

wow my car made top 10.....it has even been attempted break in someone tried tapping the lock...lol 1991 nissan sentra b13 sr20de

 

In Manitoba its almost all chrysler products...we are the auto theft capital of canada

 

People steal Camry's and take them out in the desert and shoot them to put them out of their misery!

 

lol, not too mention homicide capital, gangs per capita capital, and other crimes. But a nice city if you dont mind being a potential crime victim.

 

Ya but in my line of work that means job security....

 

I used to have a 78 dodge ram, i left it doors unlocked, windows down(if it was warm) and keys in the ignition. If some one stole that truck i would have laughed at them as they stalled it out in the parking lot. lol.

 

Just one more thing... Who in their right mind would steal a 1988 toyota pickup? You might as well steal a shopping cart, your going to end up pushing them both, the shopping cart is at least lighter.