A new survey lists safest and riskiest places for the UK homeowners
A new survey listing the safest and riskiest places for UK homeowners, has just been released. Nottingham has been declared as the riskiest place in Britain for household burglaries. Nottingham had home theft levels 63 per cent above the prevailing national average. The city was followed by its counterparts, namely London, Bristol, Stockport & Leeds. Guildford was declared to be the safest. Bournemouth was noted to be the worst when it comes to home accidents - with insurance claims 55 per cent above the national average.
Rhiannon Harris, Endsleigh spokeswoman, stated: “It’s welcome news that we’re seeing a gradual decrease in household theft right across the UK. Indeed, according to statistics of British Crime Survey, domestic burglary fell by 59 per cent between 1995 and 2007. This must be due at least part to the several initiatives that police, local councils & community groups across the country have set up for combating breaches of household security.” In order to make your home safe, you should install security lighting. Ensure proper illumination at the front gate for the safety of your visitors as well as your own. Unwelcome visitors are less likely to loiter around if they are in the spotlight. This will almost negate the risk of burglary.