Albuquerque sees decrease in auto thefts in 2024 [Video]

For years, Albuquerque led the nation when it came to auto thefts. But that is no longer the case.According to the Albuquerque Police Department, the city ranks seventh in the nation in car thefts. In 2024, 4,406 cars were stolen in Albuquerque. Compare that to 4,716 from 2023.”While the city has seen a decline in our national ranking, and the rest of the state has seen increases,” said Chief Harold Medina. “Last year, we had three more cities in the top 50 that hadn’t been in the top 50 before. I think it was Las Cruces, Farmington and in Santa Fe.”According to APD, in 2024, there was a 7% decrease in auto thefts in Albuquerque. Medina told KOAT that, since 2017, auto thefts have been on the decline in the city.”We’re hoping that we’re going to be able to drop out of the top 10. Auto theft unit is a …