Stanislaus County is America's car theft capital, with the highest per capita rate of vehicle theft in the country. But law enforcement is catching up in the race against thieves.

Their faces tell just one piece of the story. They were young and old, a range of races. They came from all corners of the county, though the majority were concentrated inside Modesto's city limit. They are the homicide victims of Stanislaus County.

A pregnant woman who vanished. A husband convicted of killing her and their child. A story that gripped the nation.

Victims and law enforcement agencies are at a loss when burglaries occur. Victims are often frustrated by limited police response. We take a look at the trends, and give guidance to residents on how to protect themselves from becoming victims.