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Motor vehicle theft rates have declined from 1998 to 2008.

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Motor Vehicle Theft Trends Chart[D]
Note:  The National Crime Victimization Survey redesign was implemented in 1993;
the area with the lighter shading is before the redesign and the darker area after the
redesign. The data before 1993 are adjusted to make them comparable with data
collected since the redesign. The adjustment methods are described in
Criminal Victimization, 1973-95. Estimates for 1993 and beyond are based on
collection year while earlier estimates are based on data year. For additional
information about the methods used, see Criminal Victimization, 2008.

Victimization rate trends exclude NCVS estimates for 2006 because of
methodological inconsistencies between the data for that year and the
data for other years. Changes to the NCVS and their impact upon the
survey's estimates in 2006 are discussed in the Criminal Victimization,
2006 Technical Notes.
Source: The National Crime Victimization Survey (NCVS) Ongoing since 1972,
this survey of households interviews about 147,300 persons age 12 and older in
82,900 households each year about their victimizations from crime.
Motor vehicle theft - Stealing or unauthorized taking of a motor vehicle, an automobile,
truck, motorcycle, or any other motorized vehicle legally allowed on public roads and
highways. Includes attempted thefts.
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