Chapter 23: Motor Vehicle Theft Pt. 2 Flashcards
74% of motor vehicle thefts involve __________
automobiles
16% of motor vehicle thefts were _____ and _____
trucks
buses
10% of motor vehicle thefts were ______ ________
other vehicles
What is the average economic loss per theft?
about $6500
___% of motor vehicle thefts involve automobiles
74%
___% of motor vehicle thefts were trucks and buses
16%
___% of motor vehicle thefts were other vehicles
10%
Completed motor vehicle theft ___%, attempted motor vehicle theft ___%
80%
20%
What time of day do most motor vehicle thefts occur?
nighttime
___% of motor vehicle theft took place at the victim’s home or the street near it
59%
___% of victims were asleep or involved in other activities inside their home when their vehicles were stolen
62%
___% of auto theft victims report it to the police
83%
What are the most commonly stolen vehicles in 2011?
- Honda Accord (1994)
- Honda Civic (1998)
- Ford F‐150 (2006)
- Toyota Camry (1991)
- Dodge Caravan (2000)
- Acura Integra (1994)
- Chevrolet Silverado (1999)
- Dodge Ram (2004)
- Ford Explorer (2002)
- Nissan Sentra (1994)
Why have carjackings become more prevalent?
cars now have better anti-theft technology
What are the characteristics of carjacking offenders?
male
Juveniles (<19)
Black
Multiple Offenders
