With Halloween drawing closer, homeowners have been advised to avoid a horror story of their own by making sure they protect themselves against burglars and vandals.
Home insurance research by Aviva found that police forces around the country see burglaries spike on Bonfire Night, when criminals are often confident that properties will be left unguarded.
Northamptonshire and Strathclyde are some of the worst-hit areas, with burglaries increasing by 53 per cent and 57 per cent between October 30th and November 5th.
Meanwhile, incidences of property damage also regularly increase as trick-or-treaters take things too far on Halloween, so homeowners should make sure their Home insurance policies are up to date.
"These are real hotspots in the crime calendar when homes and cars can be more at risk than any other time in the year," said Rob Townend, property claims director at Aviva.
Recently, the National Association of Estate Agents advised reviewing home security as the long nights draw in, including making sure outdoor lighting is adequate. |
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