Home burglaries remain one of the most feared crimes in Italy. According to the fourth Censis–Verisure Report on Home Security, presented in Rome, around 14.5 million people — 28.6% of the population — have been victims of at least one burglary, while another eight million have experienced an attempted break-in.

In 2024, Italy recorded 155,590 burglaries, up 5.4% from 2023, along with 1,891 robberies (+1.8%). It marked the fourth consecutive annual increase since the 2020 drop. However, data from the first half of 2025 suggest a reversal: 61,555 burglaries, down 8.6% compared to the same period the previous year.

Rome tops the list with 8,699 burglaries in 2024 (31.7 per 10,000 residents), followed by Milan (3,152) and Turin (2,024). When measured by population, Pisa ranks first with 75.7 burglaries per 10,000 residents, ahead of Modena, Bolzano, Udine, and Verona.

Despite the decline in reported crimes, fear is on the rise. 59% of Italians say home burglary is the crime they fear most — up from 48% a year earlier. Most break-ins happen in the afternoon, between 2 p.m. and 8 p.m., and in 72.6% of cases the house was empty. August 2024 was the month with the highest number of reports (nearly 20,000).

Security is seen as a shared responsibility by 88.8% of Italians, involving the state, companies, and citizens alike. Over 88% of households own at least one security device, and two out of three have more than one. The most common defense remains the armored door (65.3%), followed by video intercoms (35.1%) and electronic locks (11.1%).

Caution is also reflected in daily habits: 69% avoid posting vacation photos on social media, 53% inform neighbors when they’re away, and 17% even skip holidays to avoid leaving their homes unattended.