There’s good news and bad news. The good news is that overall vehicle theft is down 23% this year. The bad news is that certain vehicle types have become “trendy” to steal, thanks to tips shared on social media. By the end of 2024, a Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 was 39 times more likely to be stolen than the average car. Now, we’ve seen 8,006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 pickup trucks stolen in the first half of 2025.

Auto thefts rise and fall

During the COVID pandemic quarantines, auto theft rates skyrocketed. They stayed high for several years, then began to fall again in 2024. According to the latest NICB study, theft rates are now “trending toward pre-pandemic levels.” By the first half of 2024, the national auto theft rate fell to 126.2 per 100,000 residents. By the first half of 2025, it fell to just 97.33.

Automakers are constantly redesigning their vehicles to be more secure. But criminals’ methods are evolving too. During the COVID quarantine, easy ways to steal Kias and Hyundais went viral on platforms such as TikTok. These videos likely fueled thefts, and many criminals nabbed these cars, then filmed driving stunts for TikTok. Since then, other vehicle models have had unfortunate turns in the spotlight.

Pickup trucks remain a target

Pickup trucks have always been a popular choice for vehicle thieves. But in the first half of 2025, criminals only nabbed 4,996 Ford F-150s. With 8,006 half-ton Silverados stolen already, we may be seeing a growing trend. That number doesn’t even include the mechanically identical GMC Sierra 1500 trucks. Here’s the full list of the 10 most stolen makes and models in the first half of 2025.