However, burglary and theft have increased.

Ms. Lord estimates that the theft of confidential corporate information has increased more than 300 percent in the last five years.

And because crystal methamphetamine costs more, the police say thefts are increasing, as people who once cooked at home now have to buy it.

Petty theft from cars has also increased.

The majority of our youth are online, and the risks for cyber bullying, identify theft and other serious incidents among children is increasing.

As security deteriorated, theft from the railway increased.

In fact, it is possible that thefts may actually increase to compensate for the loss in value.

If criminal access to new guns were crimped, thefts of firearms from homes and stores would presumably increase, partly offsetting the benefit.

Although the scandal broke in 1996, the theft had been in progress, and increased in size, for over two decades.

She said that thefts had increased.