Surprising Home Burglary Facts And Stats.
by Garrison Door
Forbes HOME recently published an article on its website focused on Home Burglary Facts and Stats. We thought it was important enough to share with our clients.
Our homes are where we retreat to after long, busy days—a place we go to feel serene, safe, and secure. However, sometimes, scary occurrences can threaten this safety. Home burglary is committed every day in the United States. While we can do our part to protect our homes by locking our windows and doors, installing the best home security systems, and more, home invasions still happen.
Legally, there are four degrees of burglary, each being a different level of seriousness, and thus, each has different associated penalties. Ultimately, the way a burglary is classified and its penalty can vary from state to state, so if you’re curious, we recommend looking up how your state recognizes different types of burglary. Generally speaking, this is what they look like:
• First-degree burglary: This is the most severe burglary offense. A first-degree burglary is one with intent to commit a theft or violent crime against those inside of a house and involves the possession of a deadly weapon.
• Second-degree burglary: Second-degree burglary is similar to first-degree burglary but involves invading a non-residential building, like a business or shed that isn’t directly attached to the home.
• Third-degree burglary: This is a non-violent break-in. With a third-degree burglary, it’s not apparent why the individual broke in.
• Fourth-degree burglary: This is considered the least severe burglary and usually involves taking items from areas around or near homes and businesses, like within fenced-in areas.
Being prepared with knowledge is integral to protecting your home from invasions. Here are some home invasion facts and statistics that might surprise you.