noun
burglary while occupants are present; burglar who targets occupied homes
Refers to a break-in where the residents are at home, as opposed to 空き巣 (burglary of an empty house). Often used in crime contexts.
See also: 空き巣
居空き被害が増えているので、在宅時も鍵をかけるようにしている。
Because burglaries while people are home are increasing, I make sure to lock the door even when I'm in.
警察は居空き犯の手口について注意を呼びかけた。
The police warned about the methods of burglars who target occupied homes.
空き巣 refers to burglary of an unoccupied house, while 居空き specifically means burglary when residents are present.
Compound of 居 (i, 'being present') and 空き (aki, 'empty, vacant'), referring to a burglary where the house is not empty.