Burglary rate

311.7 (cases per 100,000 population) in 2020

In 2020, burglary rate for Barbados was 311.7 cases per 100,000 population. Though Barbados burglary rate fluctuated substantially in recent years, it tended to decrease through 2006 - 2020 period ending at 311.7 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 311.7 -30.13%
2019 446.1 3.04%
2018 433.0 -8.21%
2017 471.7 -28.29%
2016 657.8 22.11%
2015 538.7 -4.48%
2014 564.0 -17.95%
2013 687.3 -2.84%
2012 707.5 10.61%
2011 639.6 -8.44%
2010 698.6 5.78%
2009 660.4