Burglary rate

30.5 (cases per 100,000 population) in 2020

In 2020, burglary rate for Bahamas was 30.5 cases per 100,000 population. Though Bahamas burglary rate fluctuated substantially in recent years, it tended to decrease through 2010 - 2020 period ending at 30.5 cases per 100,000 population in 2020.

The description is composed by our digital data assistant.

“Burglary” means gaining unauthorised access to a part of a building/dwelling or other premises; including by use of force; with the intent to steal goods (breaking and entering). “Burglary” should include; where possible; theft from a house; appartment or other dwelling place; factory; shop or office; from a military establishment; or by using false keys. It should exclude theft from a car; from a container; from a vending machine; from a parking meter and from fenced meadow/compound. (UN-CTS M4.6)

Date Value Change, %
2020 30.5 9.22%
2019 27.9 -18.65%
2018 34.3 0.01%
2017 34.3 -57.68%
2012 81.1 -9.80%
2011 90.0 -11.63%
2010 101.8 -7.48%
2009 110.0