The Caucus Blog of the Illinois House Republicans

According to the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) vehicle theft rates have risen steadily since 2019. In 2023, more than one million vehicles were reported stolen nationwide. Illinois saw 41,528 vehicles stolen during that time, an increase of 7% from the previous year.

In fiscal year 2024, the Illinois Statewide Auto Theft Task Force (ISATT) conducted 1,854 investigations and recovered 1,346 vehicles worth approximately $30 million.