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After declining since 1992, motor vehicle theft rates leveled off after 2000.
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- Note: The
National Crime Victimization Survey redesign was implemented in 1993; the
area
- with the lighter shading is before the redesign and the darker
area after the redesign. The data before 1993 are adjusted to make them
comparable with data collected since the redesign. The adjustment methods
are described in Criminal
Victimization 1973-95. Estimates for 1993 and beyond
are based on collection year while earlier estimates are based on data
year. For additional information about the methods used, see Criminal
Victimization 2005.
- Source:
The National Crime Victimization Survey (NCVS) Ongoing since 1972,
- this survey of households interviews about 134,000 persons age 12 and older in 77,200 households each year about their victimizations from
crime.
Motor vehicle theft
- Stealing or unauthorized taking of a motor vehicle, an automobile, truck,
motorcycle, or any other motorized vehicle legally allowed on public roads
and highways. Includes attempted thefts.
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