Articles tagged with 'catalytic converter theft' | State Farm

State Farm auto claims data shows a dramatic drop in catalytic converter theft claims for the first half of this year compared to last year. This is good news in a story that first gained traction when State Farm claims data indicated a significant …

Claims data from State Farm, the largest insurer of automobiles in the U.S., shows that between July 2021 and June 2022 catalytic converter theft has grown 109% nationally, in terms of the number of claims filed, compared to the previous 12 months.

Theft is as old as humanity itself. However, what has been changing throughout history are the most common objects being stolen. With many U.S. cities having more than two autos per household, auto parts have become a valuable currency for thieves. …