Burglary rate of Costa Rica improved by 0.93% from 365.5 cases per 100,000 population in 2012 to 368.9 cases per 100,000 population in 2013. Since the 7.62% slump in 2011, burglary rate declined by 3.59% in 2013.
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)