July is National Vehicle Theft Prevention Month, and the California Highway Patrol has been reminding drivers to take simple, effective steps to protect their vehicles. California saw a drop in vehicle thefts in 2024, the first year-over-year decrease since 2019.“We are proud to see fewer vehicles being stolen across the state," said Commissioner Sean Duryee. "The CHP and our law enforcement partners are working hard every day to stop these crimes, protect California’s communities and hold criminals responsible.”In 2024, thieves stole 176,230 vehicles in California, down from nearly 203,000 in 2023 - a decrease of more than 13 percent. Of all the vehicles stolen statewide, nearly 85 percent were successfully recovered.Saturating key areasWith the support of Governor G
