According to a study by the Highway Loss Data Institute, the Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat muscle car is more than 60 times as likely to be stolen compared to the average vehicle from 2020-2022 model years.

While Dodge Charger and Challenger models with large engines often top the list, the theft rate for the Charger SRT Hellcat has seen a significant increase. The study found that there were approximately 25 whole-vehicle theft claims per 1,000 vehicles for the 2020-2022 models, up from 18 for the 2019-2021 models.

Matt Moore, Senior Vice President of the Highway Loss Data Institute, stated, “If you own a Hellcat, you better check your driveway. These numbers are unbelievable.”

The Charger SRT Hellcat was not the only Dodge model on the list. The Charger Hemi also ranked high as one of the most stolen vehicles relative to its numbers on the road. The study found that the Charger Hemi is more than 20 times as likely to be stolen compared to the average vehicle.

Other vehicles in the top 5 most likely to be stolen include the Infiniti Q50, Dodge Challenger, and four-wheel-drive Land Rover Range Rover. The Infiniti Q50 has consistently appeared on the list since the 2014 model year for unknown reasons, according to the institute.

Among the 2020-2022 model years, four Kia models – Sportage, four-wheel-drive Sportage, Rio, and Forte – were among the top 20 most stolen vehicles. The Sportage crossover ranked sixth overall among all vehicles.

The study also highlighted the increase in thefts of Kia and Hyundai vehicles, which lacked engine immobilizers. Last year, a crime spree was ignited after videos on social media demonstrated how easily these vehicles could be hotwired.

On a positive note, the study revealed that six of the 20 models least likely to be stolen were electric vehicles, including five Tesla models. The four-wheel-drive versions of Tesla Model 3 and Model Y topped the list with the lowest claim frequency, followed by the Model X.

The Highway Loss Data Institute suggested that EVs may be less frequent targets of theft due to their tendency to be parked overnight in well-lit and secure areas for charging.

Additionally, the study provided good news for owners of General Motors vehicles. No GM model appeared on the list of vehicles most likely to be stolen, while several GM models were among the least likely to be taken.