Minnesota ranks sixth

Homes in Minnesota Are Prone to Thanksgiving Break-Ins – Ranking Among the 10 Vulnerable U.S. States With Increased Rates of Burglary

A new study reveals that Minnesota has the sixth most dramatic surge in nighttime burglaries during Thanksgiving month from 2023 to 2024.

The research by Las Vegas injury law firm Ladah Injury & Car Accident Lawyers analyzed crime data from 2023 to 2024 using the FBI's Crime Data Explorer. The study measured nighttime burglary incidents during November (2023 and 2024) to identify states experiencing the most significant increases during the Thanksgiving holiday season.
 

Minnesota ranks sixth with a 23% increase, climbing from 195 nighttime burglaries in November 2023 to 239 incidents in November 2024.

Looking at the study, a spokesperson at Ladah Law and Car Accident Lawyers commented:

"The data reveals that states like Minnesota demonstrate an alarming increase in nighttime burglaries during the Thanksgiving holiday season. These surges often reflect factors such as increased travel, unattended homes, and opportunistic criminal activity during periods when families gather elsewhere.

"This underscores the importance of community engagement, home security