Amid the joy that the festive time brings, there's a less joyous trend that surges — and we're not talking about our usual increase in waistlines or credit card balances. Unfortunately, break-ins and burglaries generally see a 20% uptick over the festive period in the U.S. and the UK.
That’s according to a 2022 study by Porch Research, which found that there are around 83,000 burglaries during the holiday period, accounting for over 8% of all crimes committed throughout the year. And while you’d not expect it, it’s not only Santa that might enter your house on Christmas Eve. The study found that almost 5,000 homes were burgled either on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day, with roughly 2,700 break-ins taking place on the 24th.
Clearly, the time for festive cheers is also a time that you should be super cautious about how you safeguard your property and belongings. With that in mind, we've asked the experts to uncover several security tips to follow, and help prevent burglaries this Christmas.
