Burglary rates are the worst in Birmingham\u2019s B15 postcode, data from the Office for National Statistics shows.<\/p>\n
In the area a staggering 57.7 home insurance claims are made per 1000 residents, far exceeding every other area of England and Wales.<\/p>\n
Other areas where burglary cases are rife are the B94 postcode in Solihull (39.2 claims), and Richmond upon Thames in Greater London (38.1 claims).<\/p>\n
In fact, Greater London postcodes make up 60%<\/b> of the top 10 burglary hotspots in the UK.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
Kara Gammell, home insurance expert at MoneySuperMarket shared the following steps to burglar-proof properties:<\/em><\/p>\n Smart plugs are a simple but effective way to boost your home security. Turning lights on and off at random times makes it look like someone\u2019s home, even when they\u2019re not, which can be a deterrent, especially as the nights get darker earlier.<\/em><\/p>\n \t <\/p>\n While it might seem like an extra warning, \u2018beware of the dog signs\u2019 can actually backfire. Burglars often assume homes with dogs don\u2019t have alarm systems, or that the alarms aren\u2019t turned on. So, if you do have a furry friend, it\u2019s safer to just skip the sign altogether.<\/em><\/p>\n A security camera doesn\u2019t just record activity \u2013 it also signals to would-be thieves that they\u2019re being watched. With most modern systems now being WiFi connected too, you can monitor your home via a phone or tablet, offering both peace of mind and protection whether you\u2019re at home or not.<\/em><\/p>\n An alarm is still one of the best ways to protect your home \u2013 just make sure that you actually switch it on every time you leave. Some insurance policies don\u2019t\u00a0 cover you if the alarm is left off when something\u2019s stolen, so make sure the activation is a part of your routine.<\/em><\/p>\n Leaving a calendar with your day-to-day plans on display near a window can make your home an easy target. A thief only needs to take a quick photo and zoom in to know exactly when your house will be empty, so keep calendars out of sight..<\/em><\/p>\n It might seem handy to keep a spare key under the mat or a flowerpot, but burglars are savvy to all of the usual hiding spots. Not only does hiding a key make your home an easy target, it could also invalidate your insurance.\u00a0 Instead, invest in a safebox that\u2019s approved by your insurer.<\/em><\/p>\n Mark your possessions with a UV pen \u2013 a quick two-minute job that means anything stolen can be identified. The ink only shows under a blacklight, making it undetectable to thieves and invaluable for tracing valuables back to you.<\/em><\/p>\n Burglary rates are the worst in Birmingham\u2019s B15 postcode, data from the Office for National Statistics shows. In the area a staggering 57.7 home insurance claims are made per 1000 residents, far exceeding every other area of England and Wales. Other areas where burglary cases are rife are the B94 postcode in Solihull (39.2 claims), […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":5701,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-5700","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-second-home"],"yoast_head":"\n\n
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