Report: 25% of burglary victims have mental health issues

One in four victims of burglary have experienced mental health issues, such as anxiety or symptoms of depression, after a break-in, according to research.

Report: 25% of burglary victims have mental health issues

The research also found that one in four (25%) of adults felt their ability to keep their family safe was affected by a break-in.

Victims also experienced a heightened fear of becoming a victim of other crimes — 38% worried about being a victim of violent crime, and 37% were scared of street robbery.

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