Some figures from the ABS are:
Obtained from the website early last year
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There were 7,479,200 households in Australia in April 2002. In the 12 months prior to the survey it is estimated that:
354,000 (4.7%) households were victims of at least one break-in to their home, garage or shed |
Just re-checked and the updated figures are now:
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There were 7,855,600 households in Australia in April 2005. In the 12 months prior to the survey it was estimated that:
259,800 (3.3%) households were victims of at least one break-in to their home, garage or shed |
Glad to see it's going down, must admit it's the one crime that really does worry me... <_<
Some more 2002 to 2005 changes
Perceptions of safety
2005 Figures
Approximately 82% of persons felt safe or very safe when at home alone during the day, compared with 72% feeling this way after dark.
Conversely, 4.0% of persons felt unsafe or very unsafe when at home alone during the day, compared with 8.3% at home alone after dark.
2002 Figures
Approximately 80% of persons indicated that they felt safe or very safe when at home alone during the day, compared with 69% feeling this way after dark.
Conversely, 4% of persons felt unsafe or very unsafe when at home alone during the day, compared with 10% at home alone after dark.