(CNN)– Car thefts in the U.S. fell 17% last year, marking the largest decline in 40 years. The National Insurance Crime Bureau says close to 851,000 cars were stolen nationwide in 2024. That’s a significant drop from the previous year which recorded more than a million thefts. And it turns around a four-year trend of rising numbers. NICB officials say the decrease is thanks to the hard work of law enforcement, auto theft task forces and car makers. Categories: News Tags: U.S. economy ...read more read less