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Last year there were over 280,000 burglaries according to the Home Office - so we could see an increase of more than 140,000 burglaries nationally by December. This could mean UK homeowners face losing over £421 million of stolen belongings.
Homeowners can reduce their risk and prevent the prediction from becoming a reality.
History shows that when unemployment rises we also see an increase in crime and unfortunately the latest Home Office figures obviously show an upward trend in domestic burglary.
Ensuring windows and doors are properly locked, sheds are secured and properties kept in good order can all deter the opportunist burglars who are looking to make a profit from your home.
Top things stolen:
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Multimedia - games, consoles and DVDs make up a huge percentage of belongings stolen in burglaries
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Cameras
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Computers
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Mobile Phones
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MP3 Players/IPods
Getting in!
Surprisingly burglars still target the front and then back doors first. Homeowners make it easy by either leaving them unlocked or not properly secured!
Repeat victimisation
Sadly it is quite common for victims of burglary to be targeted again - homes are full of newly replaced belongings and often security hasn´t been improved at the property.
** Moving home or just moved? **
If you are planning to move home or if you have recently
moved, whether as a homeowner or tenant, all Insurers
will have a clause in their policies which will either be
specific about which locks you must have fitted or
will expect you to 'take reasonable precautions' to
safeguard your property and belongings.
One such precaution is to change your locks to ensure that
only you have keys to your house. New occupiers are up to
three times more likely to be burgled in the first 12 months
after moving and, if an old key is used to gain entry, you
have no claim on your insurance.
Se-Cura Locksmiths will replace your locks with the latest
design units. We use 6 pin / lever, anti-pick, anti-snap,
bump-proof, anti drill locks which are Insurance approved
and conform to the latest British Standard (BS3621:2007).
Top quality locks for top quality performance.
Don't take the risk - Call us now.
Is your insurance company going to cover you?
The new British Standards require you to have higher security on your doors of your home for your insurance to be valid, as the bolt throw increased from 14mm to 20mm a few years ago, and with the recent economic downturn and subsequently increased burglary rate, especially of commercial property, many locksmiths are reporting a surge in work.
Things like good locks and having the keys for your window locks add to your peace of mind. On commercial property, things such as steel grilles over windows and steel plates over doors are frequently a requirement, as are anti-ram bollards.
Please call us to arrange a security survey, with no obligation. A professional eye will help ensure that you are as safe as you feel you should be.
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