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Homeowners fear burglary, says Halifax Home Insurance

Wed, 29 Apr 2009

Recent research by home insurance provider Halifax has shown that 14 per cent of homeowners fear their property being burgled.

This comes after the publication of Home Office statistics for October to December 2008 which indicate a four per cent increase in domestic burglary compared to the same period in the previous year.

Despite the real and perceived threat of household theft, the Halifax survey also revealed that 20 per cent leave valuables by windows, in the view of burglars and 17 per cent have not taken out any home insurance cover .

Martyn Foulds, senior claims manager for Halifax Home Insurance, said: "We'd recommend householders take a few moments before they leave the house, and before going to bed, to make sure valuables are out of sight."

Home insurance provider Norwich Union recently warned that the recession could cause a rise in household burglary by as much as 50 per cent.
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