Tacoma, WA -- Burglary Map

Over a weeks period, 82 burglaries were reported to the Tacoma Police Department.  Check out the maps below.

Circled are clusters of burglaries that happened over the week. 

Check out the targeted areas closer.

This map shows an area near a university.  Criminals may find college students an easy target.

This area shows an area next to a highway, perhaps an easy escape route for a burglar.

Both maps are open to speculation, however no matter to who or where a burglary happens, it is a pretty scary and serious event.

The best way to prevent yourself from becoming a burglary victim is to be informed.  Head to SpotCrime to check out recent burglaries in your Tacoma area.  Talk to your neighbors, keep an eye out for suspicious activity.  Informed neighbors are a great way of prevention, it  eliminates the opportunity if neighbors are aware that there are criminals after their personal belongings.  Make sure to always lock your doors, even when you are home and if you're only stepping out of the house for a little.  Get a security system (and remember to use it!)  

Sign up for your local crime alerts at SpotCrime or MyLocalCrime to stay informed!