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Originally Posted by unit
is it just me or are break ins way less common now?
i don't know anyone who has had their house/apartment broken into in the last 20 years..
when i was younger it seemed like a fairly common thing to be afraid of, like quicksand, the bermuda triangle, or eating before swimming..
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Better home security, no one carries cash anymore let alone leaving large amounts at home. Valuable jewelry is not as fashionable, personal electronics have anti-theft devices and are password locked to users.
On the other hand what's the rate of shoplifting and theft from retail stores compared to 20 years ago?