Residential burglary

This practice guide is relevant to anyone responsible for residential burglary investigation, prevention and reduction – including all call takers, police officers, staff and strategic leaders.

It identifies:

• a minimum level of response the police should deliver when responding to residential burglary
• effective practice that has been developed in recent years by agencies involved in tackling residential burglary
• nationally supported approaches and tactical options

This guide should be read in conjunction with the authorised professional practice (APP) on Investigation, including the section on Residential burglary.