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Don't Let a Car
Thief Ruin Your Day
On
an average day in BC*:
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48 vehicles are stolen
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78 vehicles are broken into
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72 vehicles are vandalized.
The
provincial government, police, and ICBC are working
together to reduce auto crime.
In
2006, there were approximately 17,000 vehicles
reported stolen to ICBC, compared to 21,000 in 2005
– a drop of 19 per cent.
Vehicle break-ins reported to ICBC fell from 32,000
in 2005 to 28,000 in 2006 - a drop of 13 per cent.
Many
communities in BC are seeing decreases in auto
crime.
In
2006, Vancouver saw stolen vehicle claims decline 30
per cent and Surrey 24 per cent from 2005.
Other communities have also seen dramatic decreases
in vehicle thefts.
*2006 claims reported to ICBC.
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 Top
10 Stolen
Vehicles
on
Vancouver Island in 2006 |
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Rank |
Make |
Model |
Model years at highest risk |
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1 |
Honda |
Civic |
88 90 91 92 95 |
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2 |
Toyota |
4 Runner |
85 - 88 |
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3 |
Toyota |
Camry |
86 - 90 |
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4 |
Nissan |
Pathfinder |
87 91-92 95 |
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5 |
Honda |
Accord |
89 90-92 95 |
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6 |
Chrysler |
Caravan/Voyager |
91 92 94 00 |
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7 |
Ford |
F-Series |
98 03-06 |
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8 |
Mazda |
B2200/B260 pickup |
89 90-93 |
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9 |
Dodge |
Ram |
92 94 95 98 01 |
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10 |
Acura |
Integra |
90-93 95 |
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Top 25 Stolen
Vehicles in British Columbia |
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Rank |
Make |
Model |
Model years at highest risk |
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1 |
Chrysler |
Voyager
Caravan |
91 to 95 |
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2 |
Honda |
Civic |
92 93 95 98 00 |
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3 |
Chrysler
Dodge/Plymouth |
Neon |
95 96 97 98 00 |
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4 |
Honda |
Accord |
88 90 91 92 94 |
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5 |
Jeep |
Cherokee |
89 90 93 94 95 |
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6 |
Toyota |
Camry |
00 01 03 04 05 |
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7 |
Ford |
F250 / F350 |
00 01 03 04 05 |
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8 |
Acura |
Integra |
90 01 02 04 05 |
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9 |
Nissan |
Pathfinder |
91 to 95 |
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10 |
GMC/Chevrolet |
Jimmy/Blazer |
88 91 |
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11 |
Chevrolet |
Cavalier |
90 |
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12 |
Dodge |
Dakota |
91 to 94 |
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13 |
Chrysler |
Intrepid |
94 95 97 00 |
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14 |
Honda |
Prelude |
88 89 90 |
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15 |
Ford |
Mustang |
95 |
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16 |
Oldsmobile |
Cutlass |
89 90 |
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17 |
Volkswagen |
Jetta |
92 |
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18 |
Toyota |
4Runner |
88 89 |
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19 |
Nissan |
Sentra |
92 |
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20 |
Toyota |
Corolla |
86 |
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21 |
Ford |
Taurus |
96 98 |
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22 |
Volkswagen |
Passat |
99 00 |
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23 |
Ford |
Explorer |
91 |
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24 |
Plymouth |
Acclaim |
90 91 92 |
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25 |
Dodge |
Spirit |
90 91 92 |
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Note:
This list records the make and model year of
vehicles stolen in BC from January 1, 2005
to December 31, 2005. All vehicles, whether
they appear on this list or not, are at risk
of theft. To help protect your vehicle, it's
worth investing in the best anti-theft
system you can afford. Electronic
immobilizers are effective in preventing
theft and can qualify vehicle owners for a
discount on car insurance. But no anti-theft
device is foolproof. For tips on choosing an
effective anti-theft device, go to
www.icbc.com.
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Tips to Lock
out Car Thieves!
Lock your vehicle.
Invest in a good anti-theft
device.
Don’t leave anything in your
vehicle.
Look for a well-lit, open
area, near pedestrian activity if you’re
parking outside.
Never assume your vehicle
won’t attract a thief.
Avoid build-up of old
insurance decals when applying new ones.
Be sure to watch the door
close each time you leave or enter secure
parking areas.
Keep an extra key with you,
not in the car.
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