The number of burglaries in Dublin has jumped by 13% between 2021 and 2022.
Last year there were 4,048 burglaries across the capital, according to Phonewatch. Overall Meath saw a 10% increase of burglaries and homeowners are being urged to remain vigilant.
The highest increase of burglaries was 34% in Wicklow while Kildare saw a 26% increase and Wicklow saw 16%. Phonewatch have issued tips and tricks for homeowners to keep their properties safe.
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Eoin Dunne, Managing Director of PhoneWatch said: “The rate of burglaries across the country has increased significantly by 10% compared to the previous year (2021 v 2022). This is not a trend we like to see and reminds us that we cannot become complacent, we need to all keep taking the necessary home security protection steps and remain vigilant.
“We should all feel safe and secure in our homes, but being the victim of a burglary undermines this and can be very upsetting. We want to urge all homeowners to take simple but necessary steps to help avoid the trauma of a burglary incident, especially as the summer holiday season will soon be upon us.”
Top burglary tips include:
- Check windows and doors: Always ensure your front and back doors are locked and windows shut, even if you are only leaving your house for a short time.
- Leave a light on: The most common time for a burglary is between 5pm and 11pm. During this time, you should make sure your home is well lit up.
- Turn on your alarm when at home: With half of all burglaries occurring while people are in their homes, it is just as important to lock your doors while you are at home and turn on your alarm.
- Don’t share holiday updates: If you are going on holiday, don’t post about it on social media until you are back, as you are highlighting that your home is vacant.
- Ask a neighbour: If you are away from your home for several days, ask a neighbour if they could bring in your post, so that it doesn’t pile up and look as if there is nobody home.
- Don’t keep spare keys outside: Instead, ensure your neighbour has a spare set of keys for emergencies.
- Get an alarm and use it: Fitting and maintaining a monitored alarm system is an excellent way to protect your home. It acts as a strong deterrent to potential burglars and provides peace of mind knowing that your home is being protected 24 hours a day.
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