Did You Know?
Latest Burglary Statistics
- 4% of burglars gain entry with a key
- 12% of burglaries occurred through false pretences or forcing past the occupant
- 25% of homes do not have a deadlock
- 62% of homes do not have a door chain
- 15% of burglaries occur through an open door
- 29% of burglaries force the lock to gain entry
- Only 27% of houses have alarms
- 45% of burglaries happen at the front of the premises
- 46% of burglaries happen at the rear of the premises
- 10% of burglaries happen through a forced window lock
- 21% of homes do not have any sort of window locks at all
- 77% of victims of crime are female
- 74% of victims lived alone
If any of the above statistics relate to you, act now! Before it's too late!
Without trying to alarm people too much we would just like to warn you of the trend in some recent burglaries. On many occasions keys are being fished through windows, letter boxes and cat flaps. We recommend that people avoid putting keys on tables and work tops where they can be reached using rods or coat hangers from outside. We also strongly recommend that intruder alarm systems are part set at night time as this is when these type of attacks are commonly occurring.
Alternatively contact us now on +44 (0)870 904 0222 or write to MyGARD plc,
Suite 10, Lloyd Berkeley Place, Pebble Lane,
Aylesbury, Bucks HP20 2JH or use
our 'Ask A Question' feedback form.
