Kenya - Burglary rate

2.2 (cases per 100,000 population) in 2020

In 2020, burglary rate for Kenya was 2.2 cases per 100,000 population. Burglary rate of Kenya fell gradually from 8 cases per 100,000 population in 2005 to 2.2 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)