Repeat burglaries 'common'

Posted : 20-04-2006

One in four burglary victims have had their home broken into more than once, new research has revealed.

Over two-thirds of people were in their homes when the burglaries took place, according to the report by Victim Support and Direct Line.

Almost half of people who were burgled were not aware there was an intruder in their home until they realised their possessions were missing.

Simon Ziviani at Direct Line said: "The research also highlights the financial impact that burglary can have on victims with inadequate or no insurance cover - as a responsible insurer, we want homeowners to understand the need for sufficient levels of cover. After a home burglary, victims can suffer in many ways.

"Financial hardship is one of the few consequences of a burglary that can be controlled by being adequately insured…"

Victim Support said people wanted practical information on how to improve security in their homes after they had been burgled.


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