WA ranked most at-risk for car break-ins in U.S. in April

More than 50 cars broken into, damaged near UW's Greek Row

Seattle Police say more than 50 cars were broken into in under two hours Monday morning, just outside the University of Washington.

A new report ranked Washington as the most at-risk state in the country for car break-ins in April.

The report, conducted by Tinting-Laws.com, 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. 

Here are the most at-risk states for car break-ins in the U.S. in April

1. Washington: 47.10 car break-ins per 100,000 people.
2. Colorado: 44.72 car break-ins per 100,000 people.
3. Oregon: 44.20 car break-ins per 100,000 people.
4. Hawaii: 42.92 car break-ins per 100,000 people.
5. Texas: 37.45 car break-ins per 100,000 people.
6. New Mexico: 36.18 car break-ins per 100,000 people.
7. South Carolina: 33.25 car break-ins per 100,000 people.
8. Tennessee: 32.85 car break-ins per 100,000 people.
9. Utah: 31.91 car break-ins per 100,000 people.
10. Oklahoma: 30.64 car break-ins per 100,000 people.

Here are the least at-risk states for car break-ins in the U.S. in April

1. New York: 4.62 car break-ins per 100,000 people.
2. Alaska: 4.95 car break-ins per 100,000 people.
3. West Virginia: 5.27 car break-ins per 100,000 people.
4. Pennsylvania: 6.77 car break-ins per 100,000 people.
5. Illinois: 7.17 car break-ins per 100,000 people.
6. New Jersey: 7.83 car break-ins per 100,000 people.
7. Florida: 8.64 car break-ins per 100,000 people.
8. Idaho: 9.11 car break-ins per 100,000 people.
9. Maine: 9.16 car break-ins per 100,000 people.
10. New Hampshire: 9.56 car break-ins per 100,000 people.

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