July is top month for car burglaries, insurance provider says

According to statistics gathered by All-State Insurance, July is the top month for car break-ins in Texas.

The statistics are based on a five year study from 2013 – 2017. The auto insurance company found July to have the highest percentage of car break-ins (personal items stolen from inside a car) and total car thefts.

According to Roberto Leon, Sr. Corp. Relations Manager for Alltstate Insurance:

Allstate looked at approximately 50,000 auto claims in Texas over the last five years (2013-2017) involving an auto break-in or theft Of those, 10% took place in the month of July – the highest of all other months consistently February was the lowest month for break-ins/thefts, with 6% of claims taking place in that month

Darrel Petry, a spokesperson with the El Paso Police Department, told ABC-7 auto thefts and auto burglaries can vary from month-to-month, but it is something people should always be aware of. He offers tips to avoid getting your car broken into.

Tips:

Park in a well lit area, with lights and security cameras all around. Lock your doors. Roll up your windows. Take personal belongings with you, or hide them under the seat or in the trunk of your car. Use the anti-theft deterrents that you already have such as an alarm system, a steering wheel lock or even your home garage.