Property theft is one of the most common crimes in the United States. It can include burglary, larceny, vandalism, porch piracy, car theft, and arson. Property theft can damage more than financial well-being and physical property; it can have lasting psychological impacts. People like to think of their homes as their sanctuary, and these wrongdoings can shatter this sense of security. Offenses against property should be taken seriously, and the team at Surveillance Video did their part by producing a study highlighting the cities where these illegal violations are the most common.
According to the team’s research, these ten cities had the highest total number of attacks on property:
- Memphis, TN
- Portland, OR
- Denver, CO
- Seattle, WA
- Albuquerque, NM
- Minneapolis, MN
- Tulsa, OK
- San Francisco, CA
- San Antonio, TX
The team also examined which places had the highest financial loss because of these illegal acts. On this list, these ten cities saw the highest total financial damage as a result of property offenses:
- Oakland, CA
- Denver, CO
- Dallas, TX
- Houston, TX
- Memphis, TN
- Portland, OR
- Boston, MA
- Milwaukee, WI
- Philadelphia, PA
- San Antonio, TX
Studies show that areas with high poverty rates, overcrowding, and a lack of affordable housing see the most offenses against property. Citizens can take steps to defend their property by securing their doors and windows, installing adequate lighting on their property, using video doorbells, and owning home security systems. Always ensure your home is secure while you’re away, and if possible, ask friends and neighbors to check your property.
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