Jamaica burglary rate was at level of 8.3 cases per 100,000 population in 2020, down from 9.8 cases per 100,000 population previous year, this is a change of 15.36%.
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 | 8.3 | -15.36% |
| 2019 | 9.8 | -78.34% |
| 2018 | 45.5 | -3.52% |
| 2017 | 47.1 | -11.68% |
| 2016 | 53.3 | -17.69% |
| 2015 | 64.8 | -28.47% |
| 2014 | 90.6 | -0.96% |
| 2013 | 91.5 | -22.00% |
| 2012 | 117.3 | -8.08% |
| 2011 | 127.6 | -8.06% |
| 2010 | 138.8 | -0.47% |
| 2009 | 139.4 |