In 1999, 1.1 million thefts of motor vehicles, the lowest total since 1985 were reported.

Seventy-five percent of all motor vehicles stolen in 1999 were automobiles.

The estimated value of motor vehicles stolen nationwide in 1999 was over $7 billion or $6,104 per vehicle.

The United States most heavily populated cities, populations 500,000 to 999,000, experienced the highest rate of motor vehicle theft - 1,012 vehicles for every 100,000 inhabitants. Cities with fewer than 10,000 people reported a rate of 223 vehicle thefts per 100,000.

Regional Vehicle Theft Per 100,000 People:

Western States     506
Southern States   439
Midwestern States  375
Northeastern States   343