Burglary bounce predicted for 2021: Here are 14 ways to turn your home into a fortress
Britons are being urged to secure their homes against a potential surge of burglaries when lockdown ends. There was a 20 per cent drop in house burglaries last year compared to 2019, according to analysis of government crime figures by the home insurance company Hiro. Criminals' overall takings were down by £103million in 2020 as homeowners spent the majority of their time in their properties. This equated to individual losses for burglars and thieves of £12,954. Peoples eagerness to flee the confinement of their homes presents an opportunity for burglars, who will be looking to recoup thei...