Burglary vs. Home Invasion
Burglary (n.) The breaking and entering of a structure with intent to commit a crime such as larcany therein, whether the crime be actually committed or not. |
Home Invasion (n.) The act of burglarizing a private and occupied dwelling for the purpose of committing a violent crime (such as robbery, assault, rape or murder) against the occupant(s). |
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Because of it’s relation to crimes more heinous and violent than burglary, home invasion is a particularly frightening possibility for homeowners. Home invasion, defined as “burglary of a dwelling while the residents are at home,” typically leads to other crimes once the intruder has entered the home, sometimes as serious as sexual assault, rape or murder. The most frightening fact about home invasion is that the perpetrator can often perform the crimes without being detected by neighbors or potential aid just outside your home. Criminals who might perform a home invasion will rely on his privacy, so you must ensure that they do not enter your home. Though the chances of home invasion may have never occurred to you as particularly high, recent statistics suggest that this form of burglary is on the rise. According to a United States Department of Justice report: Source: http://www.superpages.com/supertips/home-invasion.html 1 in 5 homes undergoes a home invasion or break-in There are more than 8,000 home invasions every day in North America In 48% of home invasions, victims sustain physical injuries 50% of home invasions involve the use of a weapon; the most 38% of assaults and 60% of rapes occur during home invasions Victims age 60 or older make up 17% of home invasion victims |
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