What is the primary target for burglaries in the US in 2021?

Homes were the main target in 2021, with 413,879 cases reported.

Which time of day saw the most home burglaries?

More home burglaries occurred during the day than at night in 2021.

Are most burglary victims familiar with the offenders?

In 2021, U.S. burglary data showed that 52,951 victims knew the offenders as acquaintances or family members, while 41,312 incidents involved strangers. In 74,845 cases, the relationship between the offender and victim wasn't able to be determined.

Which age group is most commonly targeted in burglaries?

Individuals in the 30 to 39 age bracket were most commonly targeted for burglary in 2021, with 112,316 incidents.

Home Burglary Statistics in the US

Name: Home Burglary Statistics in the US
Item: Home Burglary Statistics in the US
Author: Nathan Paulus

ByNathan Paulus

Updated: August 23, 2023

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sources

Federal Bureau of Investigation. "Burglary." Accessed August 2, 2023.
Federal Bureau of Investigation. "Crime Data Explorer: Crime Trends." Accessed August 2, 2023.
Federal Bureau of Investigation. "Crime Data Explorer: Expanded Property Crime." Accessed August 2, 2023.