January often sees spike in gold and jewellery thefts, insurer warns

Gold prices have surged in recent months (Anthony Devlin/PA) - (PA Archive)

Gold and jewellery thefts often spike in the month of January, an insurer has warned.

Allianz UK, which analysed its own claims figures over the past five years, said 10% of claims happened in the month of January, with watches, jewellery and other luxury goods such as designer handbags being stolen.