How much care do you take in the security of your home? If you\u2019re fairly relaxed then you\u2019re not alone, because it seems the value placed on their possessions by Britons is disproportionate to the amount of safety measures imposed.<\/p>\n
According to statistics from a home insurance company, a burglary occurs in the UK every 45 seconds. This is astonishing. But despite this, we\u2019re not doing enough to ensure we\u2019re not the next victim.<\/p>\n
The research suggests that homeowners in Leeds, Birmingham and Manchester are taking more risks when it comes to the home\u2019s security.<\/p>\n
So what mistakes are people making?<\/strong><\/p>\n As well as the above, some homeowners are making it even easier for burglars to target their property by leaving clues to their whereabouts.<\/p>\n This includes:<\/p>\n Henry Topham of Quotemehappy.com said: “They say a person\u2019s home is their castle but, when it comes to protecting our properties from intruders, it would seem they are anything but.<\/p>\n “It\u2019s easy to become complacent but it\u2019s important to factor protecting your home into your everyday routine.”<\/p>\n And Michael Fraser, a reformed burglar, has given his advice to homeowners. He said: “If it\u2019s hard to tell whether a home is occupied and if there are no obvious entry points, a thief will look for an easier option.<\/p>\n “That\u2019s why it\u2019s vitally important that people make every effort to deter criminals \u2013 lock doors and windows, hide valuables and disguise your absence to keep the opportunist thief at bay. It sounds simple but these measures can make all the difference.”<\/p>\n If you don\u2019t want to be the next statistic in home burglaries, then look to adopt the following practises and keep your property safe all through the year:<\/p>\n\n
\n
Tips to keep your home safe<\/h2>\n