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8 Surprising Burglary Statistics from the FBI

 

In 2010, there were more than 2 million burglaries nationwide and more than 60% of those were forcible entry. Each year the Federal Bureau of Investigation (better known as the FBI) compiles United States crime statistics. The reports are designed to give you an idea of crime trends and a better understanding of crime threats both nationally and locally.

 

Here is some of the most important burglary and property crime details for you. You can view the entire 2010 crime report on the FBI’s website.

 

A burglary occurs every 14.6 seconds. The average person reads 300 words per minute. By the time you finish reading this article, three more homes will have been burglarized.

 

There are over 5,400 burglaries, per day. In 2010, there were 9 million property crimes, over 2 million of which were burglaries. 

 

73.9% of all burglaries were on residential property. Don’t operate under the false assumption that burglaries are mostly relegated to businesses, banks and high-end stores. The favorite targets of burglars are homes. 

 

Of residential burglaries where a time was known, 65% were during the day. According to the data, burglars seem to target homes during the day and offices and commercial buildings at night.

 

Property crimes in 2010 resulted in an estimated loss of $15.7 billion dollars. Burglaries accounted for $4.6 billion in lost property. 

 

60.5% of burglaries are forcible entry. Many people believe that burglaries are mostly “crimes of opportunity. However, this statistic shows the majority of burglaries are actually forcible entries (breaking windows, picking locks, kicking in doors, etc.). A good security system can be a great deterrent for these types of burglaries.

 

33.2% of burglaries are unlawful entries. This number refers to burglaries where no forcible entry was noticeable. The greatest defense you have against these types of crimes is locks. Install and use locks on your doors, windows, gates, garage, etc. 

 

No one is immune to the threat of burglary and property crime, but a monitored security system for your home or business has been shown to greatly decrease your risk. Protect yourself and enjoy peace of mind with professionally monitored intrusion detection systems from NC Electronics.