Catalytic converter thefts in Houston drop due to tougher laws, more funding for police resources, HPD says

KHOU, By Stephen Goin, August 13, 2024

HOUSTON — Once a growing criminal trend, catalytic converter theft has recently seen a dramatic decline according to the Houston Police Department.

In a Houston City Council public safety committee meeting Tuesday, HPD Commander Dana Hitzman presented data that highlighted the extent of the issue and the apparent drop in catalytic converter thefts across the city.

“You can see that the issue was city-wide,” Hitzman said. “Combine 2021, 2022 and 2023, the City of Houston had over 19,000 catalytic converter thefts.”

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