3000+ Home Break-ins Every Day! 15 States with the Highest Home Break-Ins in USA

Data doesn’t lie. Per latest data available, more than 3,000 home break-ins happen everyday in the United States. We love our homes and keeping the home safe is our top priority. Unfortunately, some states see a higher frequency of home break-ins than others. Here is a list of the top 15 states with the highest rates of home break-ins, according to the FBI’s Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) program. 

1. New Mexico (Burglary Rate: 53.86 per 100,000) 

New Mexico holds the top spot. Poverty rates that are higher than the national average and major drug trafficking routes running through the state are some of the reasons experts point out behind the high burglary rate in the state. Albuquerque, the most populous city, consistently ranks high in national property crime statistics.

2. Arkansas (Burglary Rate: 47.27 per 100,000) 

Arkansas faces similar burglary challenges due to the economic condition of the state. While the economic conditions have seen marginal improvement in recent years, the state continues to have a history of home break-ins and other property crimes. Burglary continues to remain a significant concern. 

3. Louisiana (Burglary Rate: 45.33 per 100,000) 

Louisiana experiences a high burglary rate throughout the state. Its urban areas are particularly susceptible to property crimes. Property crime is a persistent issue, potentially linked to factors like a lack of economic opportunities for the youth and poverty in certain regions.

4. Oklahoma (Burglary Rate: 44.21 per 100,000) 

Oklahoma grapples with home break-ins, potentially influenced by drug trafficking routes and economic disparity in some areas. While the state has implemented crime prevention initiatives, burglary rates remain high despite the best of police resources and preventive measures employed by various councils. 

5. Tennessee (Burglary Rate: 42.29 per 100,000) 

Even though the state of Tennessee has seen some decrease in property crime rates in the recent past, cases of home break-ins continue to remain a concern. The state has a mix of urban and rural areas, and home break-ins have taken place in all locations, irrespective of their economic prosperity in the last few years. 

6. South Carolina (Burglary Rate: 41.82 per 100,000) 

South Carolina experiences a persistent problem with property crime, including burglary. While some regions within the state have lower crime rates, others struggle with higher crime. Various community-driven and authority-driven efforts in the past haven’t been able to reduce home break-ins significantly. 

7. Mississippi (Burglary Rate: 41.57 per 100,000) 

Mississippi has a long history of property crime, and home break-ins rates remain high. It has one of the highest poverty rates in the nation. Economic factors are likely contributors, with certain areas of the state facing higher poverty rates than the national average. Lower incarceration rate is an unfortunate motivator. 

8. Nevada (Burglary Rate: 40.93 per 100,000) 

Nevada’s unique demographics, with a mix of tourist destinations and transient populations, contribute to property crime rates. The transient nature of the population makes it difficult to build a sense of community watchfulness. Las Vegas and other popular tourist areas see a higher concentration of burglaries.

9. Alaska (Burglary Rate: 40.42 per 100,000) 

Alaska’s high burglary rate might be surprising. Property crime rates can be higher in remote areas with less law enforcement presence. Additionally, Alaska has a higher rate of seasonal population fluctuations, which can create vulnerability. Certain areas of Alaska suffer from socio-economic imbalances. 

10. Missouri (Burglary Rate: 39.84 per 100,000) 

Missouri experiences a significant concern with property crime, including burglary. The state has a mix of urban and rural areas, with some urban centers experiencing higher crime rates. Various studies have proven a definite link between property crime rates and poverty. 

11. Alabama (Burglary Rate: 39.43 per 100,000) 

Alabama has a long-standing issue with property crime, especially home break-ins, particularly concentrated in certain regions. Similar to other states on this list, economic disparity is a potential contributing factor to higher burglary rates in some areas.

12. Montana (Burglary Rate: 38.98 per 100,000)

While property crime rates are generally lower than some other states, Montana’s rural nature can make certain areas more vulnerable to burglary. Homes in isolated locations with less immediate access to law enforcement might be targeted more often. Moreover, a growing urban population can lead to an uptick in burglary cases. 

13. West Virginia (Burglary Rate: 38.58 per 100,000) 

West Virginia experiences property crime concerns, potentially linked to economic factors in certain areas. The state has implemented various crime reduction initiatives, but burglary rates remain a concern. Virginia has an overall higher crime rate compared to other states. 

14. Wyoming (Burglary Rate: 38.42 per 100,000) 

Similar to Montana, Wyoming’s vast rural landscapes can create vulnerability to property crime. Homes in areas with lower population density might be seen as easier targets for burglary. Growing population in urban centers often sees a rise in property crimes, alongside development. 

15. Arizona (Burglary Rate: 38.13 per 100,000) 

Arizona rounds out the list with a concern for property crime, particularly concentrated in urban areas with higher populations. Phoenix and Tucson, the state’s two largest cities, grapple with higher burglary rates compared to rural areas.