The Brief Vehicle thefts in California fell by nearly 25% in 2025, marking the second consecutive year of statewide decline. California vehicle thefts fell nearly 25% in 2025, building on broad statewide reductions across violent and property crime categories. What we know:Statewide vehicle thefts declined by nearly a quarter (25.8% according to Department of Justice data) in 2025, representing the first sustained multi-year drop since 2019. In total, California law enforcement recovered 111,661 stolen vehicles last year—an 84% recovery rate overall. Targeted regional deployments by the CHP—working alongside local agencies in operations that began in 2024 and expanded in 2025—correlated with sharp local decreases:Alameda County: 12,277 vehicle thefts, down 36.1%Kern County: 4,258 vehicle thefts, down 31.4%San Diego County: 8,023 vehicle thefts, down 25.7%San Bernardino County: 7,759 vehicle thefts, down 23.3%Sacramento County: 5,061 vehicle thefts, down 23.0%This reduction reflects broader crime trends across California between 2024 and 2025.