Definitely not a non event, at least not in Seattle. In Seattle and its suburbs, it's rampant and widespread. I've known a few colleagues and neighbors have who had c.c. stolen: In the driveway (caught on Ring video), mall parking lot, business parking lots, on the street, affluent cities, poor cities, etc. Just last night a neighbor on Nextdoor had their c.c stolen in their driveway, and the thief left a car jack as a souvenir.
It's enough of an issue politicians are passing laws trying to address the issue. One local business here was offering VIN etching services on the c.c.
I'm worried enough about it that I make a point to back into every parking space whenever possible.