The likelihood that someone will break into your home varies from state to state. Analysis of the latest FBI burglary data and shows some interesting trends.

According to FBI crime reports, the number of burglaries in the United States in 2018 was 11.9% lower than in 2017. This continues a trend of fewer burglaries across the country overall, which have decreased by a remarkable 44.2% since 2009. As security systems reduce the risk of break-ins, they’ve likely played a major role in reducing property crime rates overall.

Key findings

New Hampshire has the fewest burglaries per capita
New Hampshire tops the list of states with the fewest break-ins per 100,000 residents. In 2018, New Hampshire’s burglary rate dropped by an astounding 29%, which was enough for it to take the number one position from New York —the safest state in 2017.

West Virginia saw the sharpest decrease in its burglary rate
The burglary rate in West Virginia dropped by 29.4% between 2017 and 2018.

Hawaii was the only state with an increased burglary rate in 2018
One of the most curious findings in 2018 is that Hawaii was the only state to show an increase in break-ins.

New Mexico still #1 with the most break-ins per capita
New Mexico ranked 51 on a list of the 50 states and the District of Columbia, keeping its reputation as the state with the most break-ins per 100,000 residents. Still, the overall rate of burglaries in the state dropped by 10.5% since 2017.