A rise in auto-related crime and worsening inflation have caused auto insurance costs to skyrocket for ordinary Americans.
There are a number of reasons for the fee increase, but one key one is the sharp increase in vandalism and theft targeting car owners, with much of the car crime being driven by President Joe Biden’s immigration.
of New York Postfor example, report In New York City, two immigrants armed with automatic rifles reportedly stole a police officer’s car.
The newspaper said police believe the men were migrants from Venezuela.
Both men were arrested and police identified them as Jomar Crespo, 21, and Jose Rivera, 20, both of Waterbury, Connecticut, but authorities believe the suspects gave false names, officials said.
These pressures will cause auto insurance rates to rise 21% between February 2023 and February 2024, CNN reports. report March.
Michael Barry, Insurance Information Institute Said WREG-TV reported that crime is a factor in insurance rates.
“Insurance companies consider where you live as one of the variables – not only your driving record but also the trends of vandalism and theft in your area, which also impacts the amount of car insurance you pay,” Barry said. “There have been incidents of theft of Kia and Fundai cars, with two well-known car insurers no longer accepting new customers in certain US cities because certain models were stolen.”
Barry added that similar rate increases are happening in many major cities.
In fact, most major cities are experiencing a surge in carjackings, which is affecting insurance rates. According to the Daily Signal, in 2023, the National Insurance Crime Bureau will report The number of car thefts in the U.S. surpassed one million, the highest since 2007.
The Daily Signal wrote in June:
Washington, DC, saw a staggering 64% increase in auto theft in 2023. As a result, insurance premiums in the nation’s capital rose 30% between 2022 and 2023. Nevada saw an 18% increase in auto theft, leading to a 35% increase in premiums in the Silver State.
Catalytic converter theft has also been causing havoc among car owners, especially in California. A few years ago, the federal government Announced At least 21 people have been arrested in the bust of a multi-million dollar catalytic converter theft ring based in California, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Nevada, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Virginia and Wyoming.
Many of these thieves are immigrants.
“This is a critical jab at the U.S. immigration and customs enforcement agency,” Acting Deputy Director Patrick J. Reckleitner said in a press release.
This level of organized criminal activity is extremely costly and damaging to victims and taxpayers. Organized theft groups are sophisticated networks that profit from illegally obtained goods and often engage in a variety of crimes that are further funded by the proceeds of their illegal activities. These are not victimless crimes, and it cannot be emphasized enough that the rise of these crimes is a very legitimate threat to the U.S. economy. HSI Special Agents work tirelessly to disrupt these criminal organizations and bring to justice those who seek to profit from counterfeit and stolen goods.
In 2023, Colorado officials reported 121 Indictment Thirteen immigrants indicted for taking part in an organized car theft ring.
The rise in crime has led to higher insurance premiums for all Americans, but car crimes committed by immigrants aren’t just a problem in the U.S. As illegal immigration surges in the U.S., it’s also increasing in Canada due to President Justin Trudeau’s open border policies.
For example, on Tuesday, Toronto Star report Canadian police have arrested 18 people, including a 14-year-old boy, in connection with a violent armed carjacking and home invasion.
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