In the United States, a burglary happens every minute and a half. That's more than 2,000 burglaries per day! The average loss for a residential burglary is about $2,230. There are a number of things that can affect your odds of being burglarized, including where you live, how much your home is worth, and whether or not you have security measures in place. Some studies have shown that as many as one in four homes will be burglarized at some point in their lifetime.