Colorado is One of the Top States for Holiday Burglaries

One of the biggest fears in the back of any adult's mind is having their home broken into. While it might not be a regular occurrence in your neck of the woods, it does happen everywhere and every day.

I have had my vehicle broken into on numerous occasions years ago and you cannot help but feel violated. Things you have worked so hard for, gone in an instant to someone who believes that they can simply take what they want. Those who have had their homes broken into and valuables stolen from their safe place feel even more violated and probably unsafe in the comfort of their home.

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Colorado is no stragner to crime. Especially property crime. Our state has ranked the highest for automotive theft for years. When it comes to homes being burglarized in Colorado, we are pretty high up in the rankings. According to courtroomproven.com, Colorado ranks 13th for home invasions and burglaries in the nation.

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Courtroomproven.com's analysis ranked each state for burglaries/breaking and entering of residential areas for December 2023, and this is what they have found.

Colorado Burglaries in December

In 2023, there were 719 reported burglaries/breaking and entering and 20,256 residential burglaries in the state of Colorado. The amount of these burglaries and breaking and entering reports shows that there are roughly 12.3 reports per 100,000 residents. The day of the month in December that was the most active for these types of crimes is December 1 and the peak time for burglaries and breaking and entering into Colorado homes was around 11 p.m.

Our neighbors to the south in New Mexico ranked in first place for the state with the most burglaries per 100,000 residents with 21.8. The best course of action to keep your home and your family safe from would-be burglars is to keep your doors locked at all times, have a porch light on in the evening, and generally be aware of your surroundings. You never know when someone may be scoping out your home to take what is yours.