Data released Thursday by the Colorado Department of Public Safety shows auto thefts are down statewide compared to last year.

Thefts were down 36% this year comparing year-to-date data through May 2026 to May 2025, from 7,480 to 4,797 automobiles.

That equated to 543 fewer vehicles being stolen, according to a news release from Gov. Jared Polis’ office. Additionally, five of six Colorado Auto Theft Authority regions saw a decrease in thefts, with the Southern region seeing a 42% decrease and the Metro Denver region seeing a 39% decrease.

That caps four straight years of decreasing car theft statistics in the first half the year. In 2022, Colorado saw 18,450 through May. The number went down 22% in 2023 and another 27% in 2024.

The Colorado Motor Vehicle Theft & Recovery Statistics data showed 66% of the 891 vehicles stolen in May 2026 were recovered.

Polis credited law enforcement for their work in reducing thefts.

“This data proves that what we are doing is working,” Polis said in the release. “By investing in data-driven auto theft prevention tactics, we are significantly decreasing auto thefts, increasing public safety and making our Colorado communities even safer. We have more work ahead to crack down on crime, build on our success and protect Colorado.”

The top make and model of stolen vehicles last month was the Hyundai Elantra (36), followed by the Chevrolet Silverado (31) and the Hyundai Sonata (27).

SUVs topped the list of top stolen vehicle styles, followed by passenger cars and pickup trucks.