[JumpCrisscross]

> Why don't people steal them from other cars?

They do. The Prius is overrepresented "because their catalytic converters contain more unused precious metals than standard gasoline-powered vehicles" [1].

> Why isn't it a problem in other geographies?

It is [2]. It's just a bigger problem in California [3].

[1] https://www.cbsnews.com/losangeles/news/on-your-side-prius-i...

[2] https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/justice-department-announces-...

[3] https://www.autoaccessoriesgarage.com/Insights/Catalytic-Con...