This page covers theft, burglary, vandalism and crimes against property. Reporting follows the trends and incidents that define the U.S. landscape.
Preliminary federal survey data show violent victimization fell 25% and property victimization fell 19% between 2024 and 2025.
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November 5, 2026
Mystery Plastic Coins Spark Brushing Scam ConcernsA Reddit user received repeated unwanted packages of plastic coins bearing Vinted shipping labels, prompting commenters to suspect a brushing scam.
November 4, 2026
Airforwarders Urge Congress to Pass CORCAThe Airforwarders Association is pressing the House to include the Combating Organized Retail Crime Act in the Fiscal Year 2027 National Defense Authorization Act.
October 31, 2026
Hayden Christensen Recounts Burglar Encounter at HomeThe actor said a burglar recognized him, apologized, and returned his belongings during a home robbery.
October 30, 2026
Vehicle Vandalism Claims to Rise This HalloweenState Farm data indicates vandalism claims jump 34% annually on October 31.
October 30, 2026
Seatylock Issues Guidance on Residential E-Bike TheftThe manufacturer provides security recommendations following a rise in e-bike thefts from residential storage areas.
October 29, 2026
Industry Leaders Push for Federal Cargo Theft LegislationRail and trucking groups urge lawmakers to address rising theft as incidents and associated losses continue to climb.
October 23, 2026
Gottheimer Reintroduces Bill to Combat Auto TheftThe bipartisan CARS Act seeks to establish a national bureau to improve how law enforcement agencies track stolen vehicle networks.
October 21, 2026
SafeHome.org Releases Halloween Safety RankingsA new national study evaluates 152 U.S. cities based on crime rates and pedestrian safety metrics for Halloween.
October 21, 2026
Highway Standardizes Freight Data to Reduce Cargo TheftThe firm introduced a certification network for insurance agencies to combat theft and manage liability risks for brokers.
October 21, 2026
Low-Level Arrests Rise Across United States in 2025National data shows sharp increases in vagrancy and immigration arrests despite a decline in violent crime.
Day to day, that means law enforcement investigations, statistical releases on retail theft, legislative responses to burglary and programs aimed at reducing auto theft. It reaches every state and the diverse jurisdictions that manage public safety. Tracking property crime often involves analyzing how reporting rates fluctuate alongside seasonal shopping patterns and retail inventory levels. Surveillance technology and shifts in public policy are the factors that most influence these stories.
