Burglary
In 2005/06 the total number of domestic burglaries in England and Wales was around 733,000.* Domestic burglary peaked in the mid 1990's and fell by 59% between 1995 and 2005/06. In 2005/06, around 2 in 100 households were burgled (this includes attempted burglaries where nothing was taken).
The tactics used to reduce burglary range from reviewing known burglars; to situational crime prevention (locks, bolts and alarms); to supporting those most vulnerable to victimization and repeat victimization, through responsible neighbour programmes.
Before starting any specific programme its important to apply a systematic approach to the analysis of the crime problem; as one burglary hot-spot may have a significantly different problems to another.
It is also important to bear in mind that different areas and different types of burglary may have different levels of reporting; areas where there is a low level of home property insurance or areas where bogus calling on vulnerable people occur may well have a significant hidden level of crime.
Burglary Links
Guidance on Domestic Burglary Reduction
A Home Office 'toolkit giving the background to domestic burglary, an analysis of the issues and local solutions. The links below go direct to that section of the Home office crime reduction website.
What works for domestic burglary crime prevention techniques and context
Comprehensive survey and linked research and best practice for burglary reduction from UK Home Office Crime Reduction Effectiveness Group
Burglary Reduction Toolkit - PDF
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Office 'toolkit in pdf format
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*British Crime Survey