Burglary rate of Ecuador rocketed by 19.49% from 88.1 cases per 100,000 population in 2005 to 105.2 cases per 100,000 population in 2006. Since the 0.39% growth in 2004, burglary rate shot up by 36.23% in 2006.
The description is composed by our digital data assistant.“Burglary” means gaining unauthorised access to a part of a building/dwelling or other premises; including by use of force; with the intent to steal goods (breaking and entering). “Burglary” should include; where possible; theft from a house; appartment or other dwelling place; factory; shop or office; from a military establishment; or by using false keys. It should exclude theft from a car; from a container; from a vending machine; from a parking meter and from fenced meadow/compound. (UN-CTS M4.6)