Longmont’s trends differ slightly from the state’s data.
The Colorado State Patrol announced that car thefts in 2024 were down 30% compared to 2023.
Auto theft has plagued the Front Range for years. Law enforcement agencies are working to reduce the number of thefts. They called for help from the car owner, urging him to lock the car and remove valuables from the car.
In 2022, Colorado recorded 14,698 car thefts in the first four months alone. This number decreased to 11,643 in 2023 and further decreased to 8,109 in the same period in 2024.
Longmont’s trends differ slightly from the state’s data. In 2022, Longmont recorded 129 thefts in the first four months. In 2023, that number increased to 142 during the same period. So far, the Longmont Police Department has data on only 69 thefts from January to March.
“This significant decrease in auto theft is a testament to the resiliency of our state’s citizens and the collaborative efforts of our state’s many law enforcement agencies and key partners,” said Colorado State Patrol Chief Matthew C. Packard. Ta. “But now is not the time to relax vehicle coverage. That’s exactly what car thieves want to do to make their crimes easier. Join us to reduce car theft and overall crime in our communities. Please continue this fight.”
The Colorado State Patrol Office encourages vehicle owners to research their vehicles for potential vulnerabilities to take additional safety precautions.
You can prevent your car from being stolen by simply taking these steps, locking your car, and removing extra keys from your car. Stolen cars are often used for other crimes as well, such as theft, robbery, reckless driving, drug crimes, and evading law enforcement.
