Neighborhood Crime Facts *Burglary, auto theft, rape, child mole
Neighborhood Crime Facts *Burglary, auto theft, rape, child molestation, and arson are the most prevalent neighborhood crimes. *Household burglary is one of the easiest crimes to commit and prevent but one of the hardest to solve. *Over one-half of police time is spent on investigating burglaries. *Household burglary is one of the most rapidly increasing major crimes in the nation. *Most home burglars are young amateurs looking for easy targets. *Statistics show that in over one-half of household burglaries there was not any forced entry involved. *A majority of household burglaries occur during daylight hours. *Household burglary has a high potential for death or injury in cases where the burglar is surprised by the property owner