Illinois ranked 3rd in nation for catalytic converter theft

State Farm has released the data for catalytic converters.

A catalytic converter is an emissions control device that’s in the exhaust system underneath a vehicle. The device makes it so that carbon monoxide is not coming out of a vehicle’s tailpipe.

The numbers from 2022 have already passed the numbers from 2021.

According to State Farm claims data, Illinois ranks 3rd in the nation for catalytic converter theft and has experienced an increase since 2019.

Illinois Data:

• In 2019, State Farm paid $651,000 for just over 480 catalytic converter theft claims in Illinois.
• In 2020, State Farm paid over $1.1M for 740 catalytic converter theft claims in Illinois.
• In 2021, State Farm paid $3.1M for 1,985 catalytic converter theft claims in Illinois.
• In the first eight months of 2022 (January – August), State Farm alone has paid $5.3M for 2,770 catalytic converter theft claims in Illinois.

National Date:

• In 2019, State Farm paid $4.6M for 2,535 catalytic converter theft claims nationally.
• In 2020, State Farm paid $20M for 10,265 catalytic converter theft claims nationally.
• In 2021, State Farm paid $62.6M for 32,265 catalytic converter theft claims nationally.
• In the first eight months of 2022 (January – August), State Farm alone has paid $70.6M for 31,835 catalytic converter theft claims nationally.

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State Farm says to consider these tips to reduce the risk of the part being stolen:

• Park inside a garage or in a well-lit area.
• If your vehicle must be parked in a driveway, consider installing motion sensor security lights. While lights may not provide complete security, it may make some thieves think twice.
• To protect yourself, speak with your insurance agent to make sure that your auto policy covers the theft of your entire vehicle or its parts through comprehensive coverage.