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The popular 1995 Honda Civic continues to be the top pick among thieves, holding onto that position for the 2007 calendar year, according to the "Hot Wheels" report released in July 2008 by the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB).

And while the types of vehicles being stolen remain consistent from year to year, overall car theft in the U.S. declined almost nine percent in 2007. "The continuing national decrease in vehicle theft is a positive sign that the fight against vehicle theft by law enforcement, the insurance industry and the NICB continues to be effective," said Robert M. Bryant, NICB's president and chief executive officer.

Here are the 10 most stolen vehicles as reported by the NICB — the number in parentheses is the model year most stolen:

1. Honda Civic (1995)
2. Honda Accord (1991)
3. Toyota Camry (1989)
4. Ford F-150 (1997)
5. Chevrolet C/K 1500 (1994)
6. Acura Integra (1994)
7. Dodge Ram Pickup (2004)
8. Nissan Sentra (1994)
9. Toyota Pickup (1988)
10. Toyota Corolla (2007)

Thefts By City: According to a National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) study, nine of the top 10 U.S. metropolitan areas for vehicle theft in 2002 are in or near ports or communities with easy access to Mexican or Canadian borders, as shown below:

• 1. Phoenix, AZ
• 2. Fresno, CA
• 3. Modesto, CA
• 4. Stockton-Lodi, CA
• 5. Las Vegas, NV
• 6. Miami, FL
• 7. Sacramento, CA
• 8. Oakland, CA
• 9. Seattle, WA
• 10. Tacoma, WA

Here are a few guidelines to keep your vehicle safe:
Remove the keys from the ignition
Roll up the windows completely
Lock all the doors
Park in a well lit, well trafficked area
Remove or hide the garage door opener from the car
Purchase and engage your car alarm
Use secondary anti-theft devices like the club
Do not leave valuables in view in the car
Detach your stereo face
Never open your door or roll down your window when someone is within reach
Don’t stop at isolated places like pay phones or ATMs where you could become a car jacking victim
If another car bumps your car, stay inside with the windows shut and the door locked and drive to the nearest police station
Park with front wheels turned sharply toward the curb and apply your emergency brake to discourage towing
Park your car in the garage

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