ABC13 analyzed the data and found where you are more likely to be a victim of car theft, and the chances that someone is arrested for it.
Tuesday, March 24, 2026 10:59PMABC13 analyzed the data and found where you are more likely to be a victim of car theft, and the chances that someone is arrested for it. That data shows that so far this year, Houston police have already responded to over a thousand stolen car calls across the city.
Alsbrooks said he assumed his GMC truck would be safe when he parked it in the garage of his Midtown apartment complex. But when he found the parking spot empty back in February, Houston police confirmed his fears. It was likely stolen.The Houston police report Alsbrooks filed noted that the vehicle did have high-value items inside, such as ammunition and gun parts. HPD said their investigators worked leads like going to the last place OnStar got a ping from the truck, but as of now, Alsbrooks' truck is on the list of car thefts that will not be considered 'cleared'. The FBI considers a case cleared if someone has been arrested or if charges cannot be filed against a suspected offender. From FBI data, we learn that in February of this year, 7.2% of motor vehicle thefts were cleared by HPD, which is slightly higher than the 5.9% clearance rate in January but down from the 8.3% clearance rate in December of 2025. What Houston police data does show us is that over 11,000 vehicles were reported stolen last year, and that you're more likely to have a car stolen in certain parts of Houston. Topping the list are zip codes that include Sharpstown, The Heights, and both Hobby and Bush Intercontinental airports."It's a sad thought about people when they don't think about going and taking other people's stuff," Alsbrook said. Alsbrooks said he wants to see the people who are charged face harsher consequences to deter crimes like this. The Harris County DA said charges and consequences vary greatly depending on factors surrounding the theft. If charged, consequences range from a several-thousand-dollar fine to years spent in jail.
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