Burglary rate

64.2 (cases per 100,000 population) in 2020

In 2020, burglary rate for Colombia was 64.2 cases per 100,000 population. Though Colombia burglary rate fluctuated substantially in recent years, it tended to increase through 2005 - 2020 period ending at 64.2 cases per 100,000 population in 2020.

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“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 64.2 -26.25%
2019 87.1 -7.54%
2018 94.2 -4.91%
2016 99.1 7.08%
2015 92.5 1.76%
2014 90.9 -4.17%
2013 94.9 -0.88%
2012 95.7 30.37%
2011 73.4 8.28%
2010 67.8 -8.06%
2009 73.7 25.10%
2008 58.9