DIVISION 07 - UNLAWFUL ENTRY WITH INTENT/BURGLARY, BREAK AND ENTER
The unlawful entry of a structure with the intent to commit an offence, where the entry is either forced or
unforced.
A structure is defined as a building that is contained by walls and can be secured in some form.
This includes, but is not limited to, the following:
- dwelling (e.g. house, flat, caravan);
- office;
- bank;
- shop;
- factory;
- school; and
- church.
This division is not further disaggregated.
Offences in this division are classified into the following subdivision:
071 Unlawful entry with intent/burglary, break and enter
Inclusions:
Break, enter and steal
Burglary
Unlawful entry to a structure with intent
Ram raid
Smash and grab
Home invasion (not involving an assault)
Exclusions:
Steal from residential premises where entry was lawfully gained (e.g. stealing from a house to which the offender has been invited). These are coded to Group 0821, Theft from a person (excluding by force).
Trespass without intent to commit a crime. These are coded to Group 1311, Trespass.
Go equipped to steal. These are coded to Group 1312, Criminal intent.
Possess instruments used for theft or burglary. These are coded to Group 1312, Criminal intent.
Face blackened at night. These are coded to Group 1312, Criminal intent.
Home invasion where an assault occurs. These are coded to the relevant groups within Subdivision 021, Assault.
