Kansas City Car Crime Hits Record Levels

Again . . .

Recent data reveals why it doesn't feel like "crime is down" despite so much political chatter assuring as much.

Here's a stat that stands out and is even worse in some parts of KCMO . . .

Recent data from the FBI reports violent crime is down while auto thefts are up for the second year in a row, hitting a 16-year-high.

"Motor vehicle thefts are, a lot of times, they're two things. One, it's a crime of opportunity. And two, it's a quick turnaround," said Daniel Brunner, retired FBI agent and president of Brunner Sierra Group.

Vehicle thefts increased by more than 12.5%, the highest rate recorded since 2007, per the data.

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Former FBI agent, mother of KC carjacking victim discuss impact of auto thefts

Recent data from the FBI reports violent crime is down while auto thefts are up for the second year in a row, hitting a 16-year-high.

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