Bloomberg reports that auto theft has fallen to the lowest level
since 1967. The drop in thefts is credited to advanced security measures
including smart keys and remote tracking, as well as alarms.

Preliminary figures from the National Insurance Crime Bureau
report a drop of over 7% from 2009 final figures. Cities coast to coast all
reported drops, including high theft locations such as Los Angeles and Detroit.
 Oddly enough, tiny Fresno,
California had the highest rate of auto theft in the nation, at 812 per 100,000
cars.

Police officers noted that insurers will often offer
discounts to customers who have security devices such as alarms, OnStar, or
LoJack, but stressed that the most important thing consumers can do is simply
lock the car and take away the keys.

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