31
Dec
Homeowners warned over NYE break-ins
The historically high incidence of break-ins over New Year's Eve
underlines the importance of having a comprehensive home insurance
policy, it has been claimed.
According to data from Abbey Insurance, up to 1.1 million break-ins
take place on average every New Year's Eve.
This is fuelled by the fact that burglars are aware that homeowners
are likely to be out of their homes celebrating the advent of the
New Year and the fact that with Christmas just behind us, houses
are likely to be stuffed with expensive presents.
In response, some 16 per cent of homeowners - most likely those
without comprehensive home insurance policies - are so afraid of
break-ins they plan to stay home, Abbey's survey showed.
Anthony Frost of Abbey Insurance said: "Perhaps recent high-profile
burglaries, such as those of Liverpool footballers Steven Gerrard
and Dirk Kuyt, have served as a timely reminder as to what can
happen to your home when burglars know you're not in.
"The long dark nights and Christmas and new year's party season
also provide opportunities for burglars, so we would encourage
people to take precautions this New Year's Eve to deter potential
burglars."
