New Zealand is the top country by burglary rate in the world. As of 2020, burglary rate in New Zealand was 1,150 cases per 100,000 population. The top 5 countries also includes Sweden, Dominica, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, and Denmark.
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)