5 Home Burglary Statistics You Should Know
For a clearer picture of how, when, and where home burglaries happen, check out these stats.
For a clearer picture of how, when, and where home burglaries happen, check out these stats.
While you probably have some ideas about how, when, and where home break-ins happen, break-in stats might tell a different story. Learn what’s really happening – and what you can do about it.
If you’re wondering how often break-ins really happen, what time of day is most common for burglaries, and more, we’ve compiled burglary statistics to give you answers. Let’s get into it.
According to 2019 FBI Crime Clock data, a burglary occurs in the U.S. approximately every 28.3 seconds. That’s over 100 burglaries an hour, around 3,048 a day, and more than 1,000,000 a year.
While it might feel like more burglaries would occur at night, that’s not the case. Daytime is high time for property crime. The U.S. Department of Justice reports that the majority of burglaries happen during the day, suggesting that burglars take advantage of times when residents are out of the house for work, school, etc.
The majority of burglaries involved forcible entry through doors and windows, according to the FBI’s 2019 Crime in the U.S. report. This means that locks alone don’t necessarily stop burglaries.
Based on a study that involved interviewing incarcerated burglars, these types of break-ins can be awfully quick. Most burglars took 10 minutes or less to enter the property, steal items, and flee.
This final stat is a whopper. Data shows that burglars are 300% more likely to strike at residences without home security systems. Home security systems not only help you catch and respond to possible break-ins and other crimes – they may stop crime before it starts.
Home security systems are a proven home break-in deterrent. From video doorbells and sensors to color night vision security cameras and video camera floodlights, a well-thought-out security system is a powerful strategy to stay out of burglary stats. Here are a few ways to protect you and yours:
Knowing that doors and windows are the main entry points for break-ins, let’s talk about how to secure them. We recommend a video doorbell, such as the Arlo 2K Wireless Video Doorbell. With direct-to-phone video calling, two-way communication, high-resolution video monitoring, and a built-in intruder alarm, this 4-in-1 security solution sends a clear message right at your main entryways. Also, secure doorways, windows, and more with the Arlo All-in-One Sensor. It provides several types of detection, including open/close and motion, and adds extra support, since it keeps your security devices operating with cellular battery backup if the power or Wi-Fi goes out.
Whether you need more coverage for your doors and windows or you want to keep a watchful eye on other parts of your home and property, security cameras and floodlights extend protection and shed light on all of these places. Monitor well beyond your entryways with the Arlo Wireless Floodlight security light and camera, a 2K security camera built into a powerful LED floodlight [up to 3,000 lumens (lm) of brightness when connected to the Outdoor Magnetic Charging Cable]. To expand your watch even more, install the Arlo Pro 5S 2K with HDR wireless security camera with Color Night Vision, 160° Field of View, and two-way communication in any areas needing additional coverage.
With the Arlo Secure Plan, you can dispatch fire, police, or medical responders whenever you need them with one tap from the Arlo app. When you opt for this plan as part of your Arlo home security, you’ll be ready to respond quickly – and with help! – to any unwanted activity.
