Where you live can make you far more likely to be the victim of a burglary, and it can hinge on whether thieves see your home as an easy target.

Depending on where you live in Victoria and whether you live on a new estate or not, you can be almost four times more likely to the victim of a break-in than the average homeowner.

Where you live - and the sort of home you live in - can determine your chances of being burgled Credit:Ken Irwin

There were 33,599 residential burglaries in the 12 months to the end of September 2017.

In the 10 months to September 2017, for which data has been released, there have been 66 violent home invasions in Victoria – or about seven a month. A total of 42 assaults have been recorded in connection with home invasions, including three cases in which the victim was threatened or struck with a firearm.