Study Shows Hot Spots for Property Crimes

A new study from the Surveillance Video team shows us the cities with the highest instances of property crime and the most considerable financial loss due to property crime. Property crime is one of the common types of crime in the country. It can include burglary/larceny, arson, vehicle theft, and vandalism. Research shows it is most common in areas lacking affordable housing, overcrowding, and high poverty rates.

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According to the research shown on these maps, these ten cities had the highest number of total property crimes:

• Memphis, TN
• Portland, OR
• Denver, CO
• Seattle, WA
• Albuquerque, NM
• Minneapolis, MN
• Tulsa, OK
• San Francisco, CA
• San Antonio, TX

This list was different when examining the financial loss due to property crime, with these ten cities leading the list:

• Oakland, CA
• Denver, CO
• Dallas, TX
• Houston, TX
• Memphis, TN
• Portland, OR
• Boston, MA
• Milwaukee, WI
• Philadelphia, PA
• San Antonio, TX

Property crime can undoubtedly have a high financial toll, but many victims find psychological damage the hardest to deal with. They lose the security and peace of mind that comes with being at home. Many steps can prevent property crime, such as using a home security system, making sure your property is well-lit, simulating occupancy when your property is empty, and locking all doors and windows. The team’s data can help authorities pinpoint high-crime areas and take measures to reduce property crime rates.