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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Vicky Shaw

Christmas shoppers warned to be on their guard against thieves

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Shoppers are being warned not to let thieves ruin their Christmas, with the average domestic burglary claim over the festive season last year standing at more than £3,000.

According to the Association of British Insurers (ABI), insurers dealt with the equivalent of 185 domestic burglary claims every day over the December festive season in 2022, and the average claim value jumped to £3,098, marking a 15% increase compared with July to September last year.

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