Shocking Stats: Car Thefts Surge in Midland-Odessa Area

As you drive the streets of Midland-Odessa then you may notice some of the vehicles that occupy our streets.  Everything from high-dollar trucks to beat-up junkers, there is a wide variety of cars, trucks, and recreational vehicles that roam the Permian Basin.

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Stop! Theif!

If you've ever had your vehicle stolen, it can leave you feeling confused, sad, and even upset.  Once upon a time, I had a beautiful late-model Chevy Camaro.  Upon leaving a nightclub, I discovered at 2:30 am that it was gone.  Understandably so, I was exceedingly angry.  I had no idea HOW this happened since it was a push-button.  Regardless, it happened, and there was nothing I could do about it.

Midland-Odessa Statistics of Stolen Vehicles

I was shocked to discover that Odessa, in particular, has one of the highest rates of vehicle thefts in Texas, with roughly 950 cars stolen per year. Per Macrotrends, the average is between 248 to 664 stolen motor vehicles per 100,000 residents.

Prevention

There is no foolproof way to ensure your car doesn't get taken.  However, there are some measures you can take to help prevent this from happening.  A GPS tracker that tracks your vehicle's movement and location is a great way to help get your car back if it's stolen.  A steering wheel lock or even a kill switch are also great ways for prevention.

Top 10 in Our Area Of Stolen Motor Vehicles

The following is a compiled list of the top 10 vehicles in Midland-Odessa that are stolen the most out of any other vehicle.  It is no surprise that pickups dominate the list since they are so prominent in the Permian Basin.