In a year when many types of crime have risen in New York City, none has spiked more than car theft.
Gothamist is funded by sponsors and member donationsAs of Dec. 18, over 13,000 cars had been stolen in the city this year. That's a 32% jump compared to 2021 and it's more than any year since 2006, according to NYPD complaint data.
Across the five boroughs, the number of car thefts varies greatly depending on the neighborhood, NYPD data shows. This year, the 43rd Precinct, which covers the southeast Bronx, has seen the most thefts out of any precinct in the city, with more than 520 cars stolen as of Dec. 11. Some areas where car thefts used to be low have seen the rate of the crime more than double, such as on Staten Island and in the Rockaways.
The NYPD recommends car owners close their windows, turn off their ignition, remove their keys, and lock their doors every time they get out of their car – even if it’s just for a minute. The department also offers a free program to etch the Vehicle Identification Number into a car's glass, called, which works as a deterrent by making stolen cars traceable and therefore riskier to resell.
Jonathan Berenguer now believes professional thieves may have used a universal key fob or other advanced technology to steal his newly purchased 2020 Honda Accord in September. Berenguer had parked the car near Lehman College in the Bronx, where he works. One afternoon when he went to find it, it wasn’t there.
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