Burglary, a form of home invasion, has evolved as a specific and defined crime in the United States, with varying severity. FBI data indicates a small, steady decline in the number of burglaries over the past several years.
| Year | Burglaries | Burglaries to residential homes |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 847,522 | 57% |
| 2021 | 671,648 | 60% |
| 2020 | 940,358 | 62% |
| 2019 | 1,011,890 | 68% |
| 2018 | 1,116,963 | 69% |
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