The most burglarized cities in 2023: are you concerned?
Statistics show that certain places are preferred targets for burglars, often in large cities or medium-sized municipalities. The reasons are multiple: population density, proximity to main roads and sometimes even the type of accommodation.
A ranking worrying
Based on 2023 figures, cities most affected by burglaries include:
| Ville | Number of burglaries (2023) | For 1,000 housing units | Evolution since 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aix-en-Provence (Bouches-du-Rhône) | 1 094 | 12,57 | +7,25 % |
| Marseille (Bouches-du-Rhône) | 5 541 | 12,10 | +1,02 % |
| Clermont-Ferrand (Puy-de-Dôme) | 913 | 10,03 | +2,24 % |
| Bordeaux (Gironde) | 1 618 | 9,89 | -5,38 % |
| Montreuil (Seine-Saint-Denis) | 511 | 9,68 | +10,85 % |
These figures show that cities like Aix-en-Provence or Marseille are among the most at risk, but the trend also affects smaller municipalities such as Montreuil et Clermont-Ferrand. An increase of 21% of burglaries in Grenoble was also noted, a sign that the phenomenon is not weakening.
Why these cities?
Factors that make some cities more vulnerable include:
- Urban density : the more populated the city, the more potential targets burglars find.
- Proximity to major communication routes : nearby roads and highways facilitate quick escapes.
- Seasonality : some tourist towns see burglaries increase in summer, a period conducive to prolonged absences of residents.
How to protect your home efficiently?
Even if you live in a risk area, there are several ways to secure your home and to discourage intrusions. Here are some simple gestures to adopt today to limit the risks.
1. Simulate a presence
Burglars prefer unoccupied homes. To simulate a presence, you can install programmable sockets or connected which turn on the light or radio at specific times of the day. During vacation periods, ask a neighbor or relative check your mail regularly to avoid accumulation in the mailbox, which is a signal for criminals.
2. Secure your openings
Your doors and windows are the first points of access for a burglar. Invest in armored doors and multi-point locks. For your windows, reinforced shutters or burglar-proof glasses can make the difference.
3. Install surveillance cameras
The cameras, whether they are exterior or interiorcan deter burglars before they even take action. Today you can find connected surveillance systems at affordable prices (from 30 euros), which allow you to be alerted in real time on your smartphone in the event of an intrusion.
4. Operation Tranquility Vacation
If you will be absent for several days, remember to inform the police or gendarmerie. These services offer a regular monitoring from your home during your absence, especially during vacation periods.
5. Keep evidence
Get into the habit of photograph your valuable possessions and keep your invoices in a secure digital space (such as a personal cloud). In the event of theft, this will greatly facilitate your procedures with insurance to receive compensation quickly.
What to do if you have you been robbed?
If, despite all your precautions, a burglary occurs, it is crucial to react quickly and follow these steps:
- Call the police (17 or 112) without touching anything so as not to alter the evidence.
- Contact your bank to block your payment methods if they have been stolen.
- Notify your insurance within 48 hours of discovering the theft.
- Suspend your phone lines if phones have been stolen, to prevent them from being used fraudulently.
