Vehicle Theft Is On The Rise: See Montana’s Rank

Vehicle Theft in America Is On The Rise

Every day Montana residents get in their car and drive to work, school, various appointments, or the grocery store.

What they don't expect to happen is that when they get done with whatever they were doing, their vehicle won't be where they left it.

Having Your Vehicle Stolen Is A Nightmare

If you've ever been in an accident, you know how much of a pain in the butt it is to no longer have a vehicle.

Dealing with the insurance companies and the police alone is enough to drive most everyone to tears.

To make matters worse, there's a chance you had some of your personal items in that stolen vehicle; add it all together, and I imagine it's both very stressful and terrifying.

Why Is Vehicle Theft Up?

There are lots of reasons why vehicle theft is on the rise, and the two biggest factors are the economy plus the fact that it's just never been easier to steal a vehicle than it is today.

The website Lot-Guard says that economic factors are the driving force behind the latest rise in vehicle theft.

It turns out your car isn't worth a lot as a whole, but stripped down and sold for parts, it's worth a fortune.

So how likely are you to get your car stolen while living under the Big Sky? Well, it's not as bad as some places, but it could definitely be better.