Burglary Statistics UK

# 41% of people have had their homes broken into

(Property Reporter)

According to a new report from Co-op Insurance and Neighbourhood Watch, one in three UK adults have been a victim of neighbourhood crime, with 41% having had their homes broken into.

Of the 41% of UK adults who have been a victim of burglary, 28% said it happened during the night. 24% were targeted in the afternoon, 20% in the evening, whilst just 6% were burgled in the morning.

# Someone is home in 68.9% of residential burglary incidents

(NimbleFins)

In 68.9% of the cases, someone is at home during a residential break-in or an attempt of a home invasion in the UK. Out of those who were home during these incidents, 25.7% were unaware of what was happening; 8.3% were aware but didn’t see the offender, and 36% were aware and saw the burglar.

# In 49% of burglaries, homeowners were threatened with violence

(NimbleFins)

Out of all those who have encountered a burglar, 49% reported being threatened, while 40% stated that violence (or force) was used during the burglary. That means if you encounter a burglar, there's more than a 2 in 5 chance you'll be the victim of force or violence.

# 76% of domestic burglaries in England and Wales were accessed through a door

(Property Reporter)

ONS statistics reveal that in the year to March 2020, 76% of domestic burglaries in England and Wales were accessed through a door, and in 24% of cases where entry was gained, the door was unlocked.

# More than half (62%) of burglars gain entry through the front door

(NimbleFins)

You may think the front of your house is safer because it's visible to passersby, but more than half of burglars gain entry via the front—62% to be exact. A quarter of burgled homes are entered via the back of the house, and just 10% via the side.

# In 47% of cases, burglaries are based on a spur-of-the-moment decision

(SafeStyle)

According to home burglary statistics for the UK, 47% of burglaries occurred on a spur-of-the-moment decision. Burglars often seize favourable opportunities on the spot. This is why your home must look secure from the outside.

# An average burglary takes less than 10 minutes

(TheEcoExperts)

Burglars want to get their job done as quickly as possible. The average burglary takes less than 10 minutes—it’s no wonder why many of them go unnoticed.

Top Security Tips

(Property Reporter)

1. Leave a light on when out or invest in a light timer.
2. Install exterior security lights ath the front and back of the property
3. If possible, invest in a CCTV system
4. Don't post locations on social media sites
5. Ensure doors and windows are locked
6. Set burglar alarms
7. Ensure sheds/outbuildings are secured
8. Don't leave valuables on display
9. Never leave car keys within easy reach of a letterbox
10. Don't leave ladders outside your home
11. Install a Armorbar door bar on all exterior doors.