061 Burglary of a dwelling

This subdivision includes burglary, unlawful entry with intent, or “break and enter” offences that occur in a dwelling. 

A dwelling is defined as a structure which is intended for people to live in. This includes unoccupied dwellings.

Where it is unknown if an aggravating factor applies, the offence should be coded to 0610 Burglary of a dwelling, not further defined.

Aggravated burglary is burglary where there was an aggravating factor. These factors vary by jurisdiction and may include where the offender:

• Acts in company
• Carries a weapon or explosives
• Claims to have weapons or explosives
• Enters a dwelling when they expect or know the victim to be home
• Threatens a victim

A dwelling is a structure which is intended for people to live in.

• Aggravated burglary of a boat, ship, or other vehicle that is used as a dwelling
• “Break and enter” offences of a dwelling and have an aggravating factor 
• Home invasion with an aggravating factor
• Unlawful entry to a dwelling with intent to commit a further offence, such as theft or damage, where there is an aggravating factor
• Other aggravated burglary of a dwelling

• Possess tools or materials used for theft or burglary – coded to 1211 Criminal intent
• Trespass without intent to commit a further crime – coded to 1221 Trespass

Non-aggravated burglary is a burglary where there are no aggravating factors. A dwelling is a structure which is intended for people to live in.

• "Break and enter" offences that occur in a dwelling, where there is no aggravating factor
• Home invasion, where there is no aggravating factor
• Non-aggravated burglary of a boat, ship or other vehicle that is used as a dwelling
• Unlawful entry to a dwelling with intent to commit an offence, where there is no aggravating factor
• Other non-aggravated burglary of a dwelling

• Possess tools or materials used for theft or burglary – coded to 1211 Criminal intent
• Steal from a dwelling where the offender entered lawfully – coded to 0720 Theft from a person
• Trespass without intent to commit a further crime – coded to 1221 Trespass