The line graph illustrates the number of burglaries, measured in thousands, recorded in four European countries – Great Britain, Greece, Spain and Hungary – over a nine-year period from 2000 to 2009.
Overall, Great Britain consistently experienced the highest burglary rates throughout the period, despite noticeable fluctuations. In contrast, Hungary recorded the lowest figures for most years. While burglary levels in Greece showed a clear upward trend, Spain generally saw a decline after an initial rise.
In Great Britain, burglary numbers began at around 16 thousand in 2000 and rose sharply to approximately 20 thousand in 2002. This figure then fell to about 15 thousand by 2004 before climbing again to a second peak of roughly 20 thousand in 2006. From that point onwards, the trend reversed, with numbers gradually decreasing to around 15 thousand by 2009.
Greece started with comparatively modest figures of about 7 thousand burglaries in 2000. After remaining relatively stable in the early years, the rate increased steadily from 2004 onwards, reaching approximately 12 thousand by the end of the period, making it the second-highest among the four countries in 2009.
Spain followed a different pattern. Burglaries rose from around 6 thousand in 2000 to a peak of about 8 thousand in 2003, after which the figures declined steadily, falling to roughly 4 thousand by 2009. Hungary consistently recorded the lowest levels, fluctuating slightly between 5 and 7 thousand throughout the period, with no significant long-term change.