Southern California leads California in vehicle theft, with 176,230 vehicles stolen statewide in 2024—one every 2.94 minutes. More than half occurred in SoCal, with Los Angeles County alone accounting for 61.83% of cases. Thieves target what’s visible and easy, skipping covered property. Automated enclosure systems protect cars, trucks, and boats on streets, lakes, and rivers, saving owners from costly losses and insurance hikes.