Mercury Insurance, part of Mercury General Corporation, reported that U.S. auto theft fell 23% in 2025 versus 2024, with declines in 49 states, extending a national slowdown after thefts peaked in 2023. The company said risk remains elevated in California, particularly Southern California and Los Angeles County, and warned thieves are increasingly using tech-driven methods such as keyless entry exploitation, relay attacks and OBD port hacks. Mercury also noted that more than 85% of stolen vehicles were recovered in 2023 and advised drivers to use visible deterrents, secure key fobs and consider additional anti-theft devices.

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