Hogmanay is a hopeful time, full of promises and possibility of what the new year will bring, but for criminals, it's prime time for burgling.
As we ring the bells with friends and family, the night is rife with opportunity. Plenty of houses will sit empty on Hogmanay, but that doesn't mean households can't take extra steps to protect their home.
Fortunately, Anthony Neary, the managing director of security retailer, safe.co.uk, has spoken to former convicts to reveal what the key signs are that draw a burglar to a home, plus advice for protecting your abode when you're out this Hogmanay.
