The Problem of Scrap Metal Theft

The Problem of Scrap Metal Theft CU Al Zn Fe Cu+Zn Cu+Sn Сopper Aluminum Zinc Iron Brass Bronze The Problem Analysis Triangle for Scrap Metal Theft Construction Workers Vacant and Foreclosed Properties Drug Addicts Construction Sites Scrap Dealers Churches and Cemeteries Juvenile Offenders Taverns Targets Plumbing Fixtures Large Electric Appliances Roof Fixtures Government Property Interpretation of the Triangle Success Rate Low Success rate High Success rate Thieves and sellers of scrap metal succeed when they find vulnerable targets at particular places during particular times when capable guardianship is lacking. Offenders Construction Workers Scrap Dealers Juvenile Offenders Organized thieves are more likely to steal large hauls of copper wire. Opportunistic petty thieves are more likely responsible for the more hazardous thefts occurring from electric substations and utility poles Places Vacant and Foreclosed Properties Often lack effective guardianship Construction Sites New construction sites are easy targets Churches and Cemeteries Impossible to adequately secure Taverns Leave their empty beer kegs unsecured outside Targets Plumbing Fixtures Government Property Electrical Equipments Vehicles Roof Fixtures Metal works Claims for Scrap Metal Theft Claims per Metal 236 Сopper- - Brass 2010 Cорper- 32,390 169 33,775 To Total Claims 2012 980 Aluminum- Bronze Claims Annually 16000 14000 13318 12000 10940 1000 8652 8000 6000 4000 2000 2010 2011 2012 55% 45% Commercial Policies Personal Policies Economic Consequences According to perimeter security companies, the cost of repairing damaged transformers or substations can run anywhere from $500,000 to $11 million Top Nine States for Scrap Metal Theft Ohiol Техas Georgial 3228 2624 1952 Californial North Carolinal Pennsylvania 1888 1682 1675 Illinois New York Florida 1607 1568 1335 Places 8 8 0 0 Offenders