This document publishes the final data on thefts of model year (MY) 1997 passenger motor vehicles that occurred in calendar year (CY) 1997. The final 1997 theft data indicate a decrease in the vehicle theft rate when compared to the theft rate experienced in CY/MY 1996. The final theft rate for MY 1997 passenger vehicles stolen in calendar year 1997 (3.05 thefts per thousand vehicles produced) decreased by 7
percent from the theft rate for CY/MY 1996 vehicles (3.28 thefts per thousand vehicles produced). Publication of these data fulfills NHTSA's statutory obligation to periodically obtain accurate and timely theft data and publish the information for review and comment. The data were calculated for informational purposes only.
U.S. DOT/NHTSA - Publication of Final Theft Data
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