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Residential SafetyThe Bureau of Justice Statistics defines household burglary as "unlawful or forcible entry or attempted entry of a residence." This crime usually, but not always, involves theft. The illegal entry may be made by force, such as breaking a window or slashing a screen, or may be made without force by entering through an unlocked door or an open window. As long as the person entering has no legal right to be present in the structure, including a garage, shed or other structure on the premises, a burglary has occurred.Of all the major criminal offenses, residential burglary is perhaps the most common. A burglary is reported every 15 seconds in the United States. 67 percent of all burglaries involve forcible entry, with over half (52 percent) occurring during the daylight hours. Most residential burglaries are crimes of opportunity. The burglars devote very little time to advance planning and they are looking for quick, safe targets. Thus, the more a homeowner does to keep the home from looking like an easy target, the safer the home usually is. Find out more information about:Last Updated on Tuesday, 17 March 2009 04:53 |
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