24-04-2025
WA ranked most at-risk for car break-ins in U.S. in April
The Brief
A new study revealed Washington is the most at-risk state in the country for car break-ins during the month of April.
The average number of car break-ins in Washington is 133% higher than the national average.
New York is the least at-risk state, with 4.62 car break-ins for every 100,000 people.
A new report ranked Washington as the most at-risk state in the country for car break-ins in April.
The report, conducted by analyzed FBI crime data from April 2021, 2022 and 2023. The findings showed that for every 100,000 people in Washington, there were 47.10 thefts — a 133% increase compared to the national average of 20.22.
By the numbers
During the study period, Washington logged an average of 3,748.67 vehicle break-ins.
Washington: 47.10 car break-ins per 100,000 people.
Colorado: 44.72 car break-ins per 100,000 people.
Oregon: 44.20 car break-ins per 100,000 people.
Hawaii: 42.92 car break-ins per 100,000 people.
Texas: 37.45 car break-ins per 100,000 people.
New Mexico: 36.18 car break-ins per 100,000 people.
South Carolina: 33.25 car break-ins per 100,000 people.
Tennessee: 32.85 car break-ins per 100,000 people.
Utah: 31.91 car break-ins per 100,000 people.
Oklahoma: 30.64 car break-ins per 100,000 people.
New York: 4.62 car break-ins per 100,000 people.
Alaska: 4.95 car break-ins per 100,000 people.
West Virginia: 5.27 car break-ins per 100,000 people.
Pennsylvania: 6.77 car break-ins per 100,000 people.
Illinois: 7.17 car break-ins per 100,000 people.
New Jersey: 7.83 car break-ins per 100,000 people.
Florida: 8.64 car break-ins per 100,000 people.
Idaho: 9.11 car break-ins per 100,000 people.
Maine: 9.16 car break-ins per 100,000 people.
New Hampshire: 9.56 car break-ins per 100,000 people.
The Source
Information for this story comes from FBI Crime Data Explorer statistics used in a study conducted by
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