Following increased CHP operations, California sees 13% reduction in stolen vehicles statewide
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~ California Sees Significant Drop in Stolen Vehicles Statewide, Governor Newsom Credits CHP Operations

In a recent report released by the California Highway Patrol (CHP), it has been revealed that the number of reported stolen vehicles in California has decreased by 13% from 2023 to 2024. This marks the first year-over-year decrease since before the pandemic.

Governor Gavin Newsom, who has been actively working towards improving public safety in the state, expressed his satisfaction with this development. "We continue to put the safety of California communities first," he stated. "Through strategic funding and partnerships with local and state law enforcement partners, we are putting a brake on lawlessness and criminals disrupting our way of life."

The report also highlighted that out of the stolen vehicles, nearly 92% were successfully recovered. This can be attributed to the significant regional investment made by the state in collaboration with CHP and local law enforcement agencies.

Governor Newsom had initiated expanded regional efforts to fight vehicle theft through crime suppression operations in key areas such as Oakland, Bakersfield, and San Bernardino. These efforts have shown positive results not only in these areas but also in broader communities within Alameda, Kern, and San Bernardino counties.

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As a result of these collaborations, each of these counties saw a significant drop in vehicle thefts in 2024. Alameda reported an 18% decrease from 2023, Kern saw a drop of 28%, and San Bernardino experienced an 11% decrease.

Other notable drops were seen in counties such as Imperial (13%), Orange (16%), Riverside (24%), Sacramento (23%), San Diego (11%), San Francisco (17%), Santa Barbara (29%), Tulare (22%), and Yolo (24%).

"We are proud to see fewer vehicles being stolen across the state," said CHP Commissioner Sean Duryee. "The CHP and our law enforcement partners are working hard every day to stop these crimes, protect California's communities, and hold criminals responsible."

The report also emphasized the importance of automobiles in daily life and the impact of vehicle theft on individuals. "When a vehicle is stolen, it impacts more than just property – it can take away a person's freedom and sense of security," stated the report.

Governor Newsom has been actively investing in public safety and fighting crime in California. Since 2019, the state has invested $1.6 billion towards this cause, including hiring more police officers and improving public safety.

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In 2023, as part of California's Public Safety Plan, Governor Newsom announced the largest-ever investment to combat organized retail crime in state history. This includes an annual 310% increase in proactive operations targeting organized retail crime and special operations across the state to fight crime and improve public safety.

Last August, Governor Newsom signed into law bipartisan legislation aimed at cracking down on property crime in California. These laws provide new tools to hold criminals accountable for smash-and-grab robberies, property crime, retail theft, and auto burglaries.

While California's crime rate remains at near historic lows, these laws help adapt to evolving criminal tactics to ensure perpetrators are effectively held accountable.

In recent news releases from Governor Newsom's office, it has been highlighted that California continues to dominate as an economic leader with its leadership in innovation, business growth, and AI readiness. The Governor has also called for the immediate withdrawal of all soldiers deployed in Los Angeles and approved prepositioning of firefighting resources in Sierra and Plumas counties ahead of critical fire weather conditions forecasted for Northern California.

With these efforts towards improving public safety and reducing crime rates statewide, Governor Newsom continues to prioritize the well-being of Californians.

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