The Most Burglarized City In Illinois Is Sauget, St. Clair County
Nov 11, 2021
In 2019, this tiny Illinois town reported 12 burglaries among its 164 residents, which works out to 7.32 per 100 people.
Nationwide, burglary is the second-most common property crime, accounting for 16% of all reported incidents. In the most-burglarized cities, that jumps up to 23%.
The top 5 US cities with the most burglaries per capita are Vernon, California; Sauget, Illinois; Maggie Valley, North Carolina; Berry Hill, Tennessee; and Quincy, Florida.
In 2019, burglaries cost Americans around $3 billion in property losses, averaging $2,661 per offense.
Only 25% of Americans use a security camera to protect their property and only 24% use a home security system.
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