In 2008, a national survey* revealed the UK burglary hotspots, it seems some of us are more at risk from the threat of burglary than others. Whilst it seems people in certain towns and cities will have less of a need to sleep with one eye open, upgrading security measures and getting adequate home insurance could help everyone to get a good night’s sleep.
The Burglary Hotspots
For the third time in a row, Nottingham was awarded the booby prize of ‘Burglary Capital’. It seems the city, home to the valiant Robin Hood, still has some pretty fearless burglars. London was the second worst place for burglary and Bristol came in a very close third. Other hotspots included Leeds, Hull, Cambridge and Reading.
Such information outlines the need to be aware of the possibility of burglary and to check your home insurance policy to see if you’ve got adequate cover.
The Burglary Safe Spots
The survey concluded that the least-burgled places were Guildford, Norwich and Dundee, with Swindon, Bath, Aberdeen and Exeter also scoring highly.
Student Contents Insurance
But what the survey didn’t take into account was student burglaries. According to the Home Office, young people aged between 16 to 24 years old are three times more likely to be victims of burglary than other age groups, with students the number one target. What’s more, Leeds, London and Manchester students face paying more for contents insurance than others, suggesting their students are the most at risk.
With this in mind, any students who are about to check into their student digs should check out ‘Home Insurance: Get a 1st Degree in Contents Cover!’
Burglary: Reduce the risk
Wherever you live, you can do something to stop the thieves:
- Get contents insurance– you and your home deserve protection
- Always check ID if a stranger appears at your door – don’t let them in if you don’t feel comfortable
- Lock up! Visit ‘How to make your house secure’ (link to internal article ‘How to make your house secure’) for some top security tips
Also, read ‘Top Tips To Burglar Proof Your Home’ to really clue yourself up on foiling the thieves!
*The ‘Homes Report 2008’, carried out by Endsleigh, found the safest and riskiest UK towns and cities for burglaries.
