New Zealand - Burglary rate

1,150.0 (cases per 100,000 population) in 2020

In 2020, burglary rate for New Zealand was 1,150 cases per 100,000 population. Though New Zealand burglary rate fluctuated substantially in recent years, it tended to decrease through 2005 - 2020 period ending at 1,150 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)