Crime

Latest statistics show that a credit crunch crimewave has hit Britain with one family every 2 minutes suffering the misery of burglary.

Don't become a victim?

• Make sure all doors and windows are locked, especially when
  leaving the house - in 1 in 3 burglaries the thief does not need to use
  force, they simply enter through an open window or door
• Fit good quality locks to doors and windows and check the
  condition of frames, hinges and glass panels
• 58% of burglaries take place in the evening or at night so leave a
  light on to give the impression there is someone at home, time switches can
  be useful to operate lamps & radios.
• A visible burglar alarm will make burglars think twice, those
  connected to a monitoring service are best
• Never leave spare keys near a door or window, thieves increasingly
  steal car & house keys through the letterbox using a hook or magnet.