This is almost a distinction without a difference with the top five cities eclipsing 500 cars per 100,000 population. But you can see the “Hispanic influence” in all cases, particularly with respect to California. Just hope Jim and John have a garage, what with Fresno at #7.
I think another theft factor is the preponderance of souped-up “rice” cars. There are quite a few nice imports in California that are desired by thieves, a lot of them with luxury features installed by well-to-do folks. I don’t think they’re stealing old Plymouths or grandma cars.