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COMMERCIAL, RETAIL and MANUFACTURING CRIME STATISTICS Crime, and the fear of crime has a direct impact on the day to day business activities of the majority of commercial and retail organizations in the USA . In 2002 the majority of retailers, 74%, had been victims of at least one crime. 70% of retailers had suffered crime against their property, 25% had been victims of burglary and 23% had been subject to at least one violent crime. (1) In 2002 just over half, 53%, of manufacturing businesses had been victims of at least one crime. 48% of manufacturers had experienced crime against their property, 22% had been burgled and 7% had been a victim of violent crime. Over half of small businesses, 58%, in the USA have suffered at least one crime during 2003-2004. The most frequent are vandalism and vehicle damage. VIOLENCE AT WORK STATISTICS Physical assaults and threats towards people who are simply doing their jobs and providing a much needed service to the public are wholly unacceptable and should not be tolerated. These incidents often have devastating consequences for the victims and their families, and real financial costs to the employers. The estimated number of incidents of violence experienced by workers in USA 2002/3, including threats as well as physical assaults, was 849,000. More than two-thirds of workers who had some contact with the public in 2002/3 received neither formal nor informal advice on violence or threatening behavior. 16% of all workers in contact with members of the public were very or fairly worried about being assaulted at work. 19% were very or fairly worried about being threatened. HOUSEHOLD CRIME STATISTICS Household burglaries facts that you may not have been aware of over 50% of all burglaries gain access through the front of a house 68% of all burglaries gained entrance via a door with over 26% of these crimes forcing a lock to gain entry 32% of all burglaries gained entrance through a window. In over 50% of all burglaries damage was caused to the home. In 69% of cases some items were stolen from the property. The most common items taken were even copper pipes, purse/wallet/money, gold,electrical goods, computers, jewellery, CDs/DVDs/Videos and mobiles. In 44% of cases no-one was in the home when the burglary took place. But in 56% of cases someone was at home – over half of these people were unaware they were being burgled 69% of burglaries happen during the week, 31% at weekends 43% of burglaries happen during the day with over half of these happening during the afternoon. 57% of burglaries happen during the evening/night The most likely age of the burglars is 16-24 year olds, with over 82% being male 48% of burglars are strangers, 34% are known well by the victim and the rest are know by sight or to speak to. SECURITY INDUSTRY STATISTICS Interesting facts and figures in the USA security industry Approximately 600,000 people work in the security industry. There are approximately 2000 security guarding companies, employing in the region of 125,000 security officers. There are over 4.25 million CCTV cameras installed in the USA Don't let crime win over you that why here at JK Installation, Inc. we can help you propect your property and Keep your home / business safe. Remember that camera's don't lie only people lie. Thank you for your time and please keep safe. Sincerely John Keur Jk installations, Inc |
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