Those stumbling back to their cars after a night of partying to welcome the new year shouldn’t be surprised when they find it missing: New Year’s Day remains the worst day of the year for auto thefts. At least that was the case in 2009, the latest year for which the National Insurance Crime Bureau has data. Lowest day for auto thefts? Only a week before, Christmas, apparently because even crooks understand the need for some holiday cheer. "While Americans are enjoying the holidays and most have time off from work, we need to remember that holidays are just another day at the shop for vehicle thieves," the NICB says. The good news is that vehicle thefts have been declining for six consecutive years. Here’s a list of how the holidays ranked for car thefts in 2009: New Year’s Day 2,760 Halloween 2,325 Independence Day 2,207 Memorial Day 2,207 President’s Day 2,204 Labor Day 2,202 New Year’s Eve 2,189 Valentine’s Day 2,090 Christmas Eve 1,851 Thanksgiving 1,620 Christmas Day 1,336

Automobile Theft Prevention

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