Burglary in Hawaii

Abstract

The purpose of my exploratory research study is to identify the “actual” causes and the perceived causes of burglaries in Hawaii and then to find ways to prevent burglaries. The procedures I used in this research study included: surveys from Hawaii residents to understand the perceived causes of burglaries and to identify what residents believe will prevent burglaries, statistical information gathered from the Honolulu Police Department to understand if geographic location plays a role in the presence of burglaries, and a one-on-one interview with a Keith Lima, a retired Burglary-Theft Detail Lieutenant in the Pearl City District.