Vehicle thefts in Colorado continued to drop in 2024 after hitting a record high in recent years, with Chevy Silverados and Hyundai Elantras still the most frequent targets, according to data released by the Colorado State Patrol on Tuesday. Related Articles Crime and Public Safety | First DA in Colorado’s new judicial district declares tough-on-crime approach Crime and Public Safety | 17 people indicted in Denver car theft ring linked to Sinaloa Cartel, police say Crime and Public Safety | One Tech Tip: Here’s what you need to do before and after your phone is stolen or lost Crime and Public Safety | Douglas County warns of high-tech burglary ring targeting Asian homes Crime and Public Safety | $1 million in cash, valuables stolen in 9 Arapahoe County dinner-time burglaries The number of stolen vehicles dropped by 25% statewide in 2024, from 32,976 in 2023 to 24,469 last year, state officials said in a news release. Metro Denver saw the most thefts — 17,174 in 2024 — as well as the biggest drop, reporting 27% fewer thefts last year. “While incidents of auto theft remain high, the efforts being made are working,” CSP leaders said Tuesday. “This also includes the public’s growing awareness of this crime and proactive measures to keep vehicles safe.” Theft prevention can be as simple as locking your car and taking your keys with you to more advanced measures like steering wheel locks, GPS trackers and kill switches, state officials said. Colorado’s 10 most stolen vehicles in 2024: Chevrolet Silverado Hyundai Elantra Hyundai Sonata GMC Sierra Ford F-250 Ford F-150 Kia Optima Kia Soul Honda Civic Kia Sportage Source: Colorado’s Auto Theft Intelligence Coordination Center Sign up to get crime news sent straight to your inbox each day.