States with the most car thefts
AMIS also reported that 7 out of 10 units were stolen in the following states of the country:
- Mexico state
- Jalisco
- Mexico City
- Guanajuato
- Puebla
- Veracruz
While the municipalities with the most reports of theft were:
- Guadalajara: 4,939
- Ecatepec de Morelos: 4,034
- Zapopan: 2,004
- Tlalnepantla de Baz: 1,788
- Naucalpan: 1,677
According to the AMIS, in this last year, car theft in Mexico is still below the ranges registered before the COVID-19 pandemic, in addition to the recovery percentage being at its best, due to work coordinated with the authorities, mainly.
However, it was reported that 60% of insured vehicle thefts in the country were with violence. Being the Toyota Hilux Pick up, Mazda 3, Volkswagen-Vento and KIA Rio cars, the most stolen cars under this modality.