Burglary as a Hazard

... Andrew Smith - Geography Burglary as a Hazard A geographical hazard is usually considered to be a threat on either people or property, posed by nature. It is the risk that something or someone could be put in danger. Burglary is a hazard, although not from a natural cause is still fits the definition by putting property at risk. Burglary is: * A threat to property * An invasion of privacy It can also cause psychological damage to people where they do not feel safe within their own home. They live in fear and feel vulnerable. As with most other hazards, both natural and human, it affects both the human and built environment. The effect on the human environment includes the invasion of privacy and the loss of property and possessions, whilst the built environment may be affected by damage and loss of property. The fact that the frequency and location of burglary cannot be

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