Key highlights
- Types of Theft and Loss:
- Misplaced devices remain the most common issue (64.28%), though slightly decreased from 2018
- Home invasions rose to second place (12.77%), surpassing pickpocketing
- Violent thefts decreased, while non-violent thefts and break-ins increased
- Location-based Trends:
- Home remains the top location for misplaced devices (27.46%)
- Street-related pickpocketing incidents increased, surpassing public transport
- Schools surpassed workplaces in pickpocketing incidents
- Device Statistics:
- Phones continue to be the main target, increasing to 77% of all cases
- Laptop thefts decreased to 18.51%
- Desktop losses slightly increased to 4.49%
- Recovery Time:
- Average recovery time: 4.6 days
- Fastest recovery: 1 minute
- Longest recovery: 364 days
- First 24 hours crucial for device recovery
- Key Findings:
- Users are twice as likely to lose their devices than have them stolen
- Comfortable, familiar locations pose higher risk due to decreased vigilance
- Opportunistic thefts by acquaintances are on the rise
- Emerging Trends:
- Student-on-student theft in schools
- Family members taking devices without permission
- Ex-employees refusing to return company devices
