The heat map displays each state’s most burglarized city from greatest (dark red) to least (light red). [Click to expand]
According to FBI data, over 1.5 million burglaries were reported across the United States in 2015. Hopefully, yours wasn’t among the households burgled that year, but your chances of experiencing a break-in might depend on where you live. For instance, life in Springville, Utah is relatively burglary-free. The state capital, Salt Lake City—only 40 minutes away? Not so much.
Below, we’ve assembled a list of the most burglary-prone cities in each state per capita, along with a list of the top ten most-burgled cities per capita in the United States. To rank each city, we looked at the FBI’s 2015 statistics—the most recent year data was available—and divided the number of burglaries by city population, then multiplied by 10,000 to get the per capita burglary rate.
Top 10 Most Burglarized Cities in America (per 10,000 people)
Bastrop, LA – 429.8 burglaries per 10,000 people
Population 10,773
Burglaries 463
Blytheville, AR – 347.2 burglaries per 10,000 people
Population 14,717
Burglaries 511
Lumberton, NC – 341.2 burglaries per 10,000 people
Population 21,746
Burglaries 742
Laurinburg, NC – 285 burglaries per 10,000 people
Population 15,507
Burglaries 442
Hammond, LA – 275.8 burglaries per 10,000 people
Population 20,449
Burglaries 564
Anniston, AL – 269.4 burglaries per 10,000 people
Population 22,306
Burglaries 601
College Park, GA – 235.2 burglaries per 10,000 people
Population 14,751
Burglaries 347
New Castle, PA – 233.5 burglaries per 10,000 people
Population 11,305
Burglaries 264
El Dorado, AR – 220.5 burglaries per 10,000 people
Population 18,229
Burglaries 402
Danville, IL – 219.9 burglaries per 10,000 people
Population 32,056
Burglaries 705
Each State’s Most Burglarized City per 10,000 people
Anniston, Alabama – 269.4 burglaries per 10,000 people
Population 22,306
Burglaries 601
Anchorage, Alaska – 55.9 burglaries per 10,000 people
Population 301,239
Burglaries 1,685
Apache Junction, Arizona – 91.4 burglaries per 10,000 people
Population 38,519
352 Burglaries
Bytheville, Arkansas – 347.2 burglaries per 10,000 people
Population 14,717
Burglaries 511
California City, California – 204.3 burglaries per 10,000 people
Population 13,218
Burglaries 270
Pueblo, Colorado – 189.3 burglaries per 10,000 people
Population 108,810
Burglaries 2,060
Hartford, Connecticut – 76.9 burglaries per 10,000 people
Population 124,553
Burglaries 958
Wilmington, Delaware – 96.7 burglaries per 10,000 people
Population 72,078
Burglaries 690
District of Columbia, Washington D.C. – 44.2 burglaries per 10,000 people
Population 672,228
Burglaries 2,971
Opa Locka, Florida – 159.83 burglaries per 10,000 people
Population 16,768
Burglaries 268
College Park, Georgia – 235.2 burglaries per 10,000 people
Population 14,751
Burglaries 347
Honolulu, Hawaii – 42.9 burglaries per 10,000 people
Population 999,307
Burglaries 4,284
Lewiston, Idaho – 90.4 burglaries per 10,000 people
Population 32,621
Burglaries 295
Danville, Illinois – 219.9 burglaries per 10,000 people
Population 32,056
Burglaries 705
South Bend, Indiana – 141.25 burglaries per 10,000 people
Population 101,240
Burglaries 1,430
Keokuk, Iowa – 121.8 burglaries per 10,000 people
Population 10,670
Burglaries 130
McPherson, Kansas – 127.3 burglaries per 10,000 people
Population 13,202
Burglaries 168
Campbellsville, Kentucky – 109 burglaries per 10,000 people
Population 11,380
Burglaries 124
Bastrop, Louisiana – 429.8 burglaries per 10,000 people
Population 10,773
Burglaries 463
Augusta, Maine – 76.3 burglaries per 10,000 people
Population 18,608
Burglaries 142
Cumberland, Maryland – 139.3 burglaries per 10,000 people
Population 20,095
Burglaries 280
Pittsfield, Massachusetts – 95.3 burglaries per 10,000 people
Population 43,450
Burglaries 414
Inkster, Michigan – 165.1 burglaries per 10,000 people
Population 24,657
Burglaries 407
Minneapolis, Minnesota – 86 burglaries per 10,000 people
Population 413,479
Burglaries 3,555
Meridian, Mississippi – 199.4 burglaries per 10,000 people
Population 39,966
Burglaries 797
Branson, Missouri – 192.8 burglaries per 10,000 people
Population 11,517
Burglaries 222
Kalispell, Montana – 72 burglaries per 10,000 people
Population 21,932
Burglaries 158
North Platte, Nebraska – 55.7 burglaries per 10,000 people
Population 24,231
Burglaries 135
Elko, Nevada – 120.1 burglaries per 10,000 people
Population 20,817
Burglaries 250
Manchester, New Hampshire – 60.5 burglaries per 10,000 people
Population 110,661
Burglaries 699
Bridgeton, New Jersey – 139.2 burglaries per 10,000 people
Population 25,363
Burglaries 353
Artesia, New Mexico – 203.8 burglaries per 10,000 people
Population 11,970
Burglaries 244
Niagara Falls, New York – 125.5 burglaries per 10,000 people
Population 48,989
Burglaries 615
Lumberton, North Carolina – 341.2 burglaries per 10,000 people
Population 21,746
Burglaries 742
Minot, North Dakota – 78.2 burglaries per 10,000 people
Population 49,842
Burglaries 390
Youngstown, Ohio – 177.1 burglaries per 10,000 people
Population 64,608
Burglaries 1,144
Tulsa, Oklahoma – 137.3 burglaries per 10,000 people
Population 401,520
Burglaries 5,512
Grants Pass, Oregon – 80.5 burglaries per 10,000 people
Population 35,411
Burglaries 285
New Castle, Pennsylvania – 233.5 burglaries per 10,000 people
Population 11,305
Burglaries 264
Woonsocket, Rhode Island – 76.6 burglaries per 10,000 people
Population 41,261
Burglaries 316
Florence, South Carolina – 164.7 burglaries per 10,000 people
Population 38,183
Burglaries 629
Sioux Falls, South Dakota – 63.2 burglaries per 10,000 people
Population 172,313
Burglaries 1,089
Dyersburg, Tennessee – 158.7 burglaries per 10,000 people
Population 16,766
Burglaries 266
Port Arthur, Texas – 145.5 burglaries per 10,000 people
Population 54,557
Burglaries 794
Salt Lake City, Utah – 106 burglaries per 10,000 people
Population 191,992
Burglaries 2,036
Burlington, Vermont – 54.1 burglaries per 10,000 people
Population 42,160
Burglaries 228
Portsmouth, Virginia –124.2 burglaries per 10,000 people
Population 95,877
Burglaries 1,191
Aberdeen, Washington – 159.6 burglaries per 10,000 people
Population 16,100
Burglaries 257
Beckley, West Virginia – 186.1 burglaries per 10,000 people
Population 17,137
Burglaries 319
Racine, Wisconsin – 99.4 burglaries per 10,000 people
Population 77,887
Burglaries 774
Riverton, Wyoming – 63.6 burglaries per 10,000 people
Population 11,013
Burglaries 70
How To Secure Your Home From Burglars
While moving to a safer neighborhood can decrease your chances of burglary, you shouldn’t have to uproot your entire life just to protect yourself from crime. Take a look at the advice below to tip the scales in your favor when it comes to dodging crime.
Lock Your Doors
Most burglars sneak in through your front or back door. Deadbolts offer maximum security, but sturdy locks won’t help you if you don’t use them.
Stay Light and Bright
Thieves flourish in darkness. Keep your property well-lit inside and out with motion-detecting lights, lamp timers, and more.
Seem at Home When You’re Away
Have a neighbor mow your lawn and gather the mail when you’re on vacation. Never advertise your absence on social media.
Invest in Great Security
Alarm systems and motion sensors keep burglars off your property and give you greater peace of mind. Cameras can help police track criminals if they scurry away with your possessions.
Don’t Advertise Belongings
Got a new TV? Don’t leave the packaging on the curbside. Break down the boxes and store them inside until trash day.
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