New figures indicate that homes are far more likely to be targeted by thieves during January than in other months of the year.

According to statistics from Halifax Home Insurance, Britons will be hit to the tune of £170 million by burglaries this month, with 76,000 break-ins expected to take place.

The research claims that January tends to see a 26 per cent rise in burglaries compared with the yearly average, as Vicky Emmott, senior underwriter for Halifax Home Insurance, explains.

"We tend to see a rise in burglaries during January as burglars know that it is the time when our homes are packed with lots of new and expensive items, ranging from electrical goods to jewellery," she said.

A surprising 40 per cent of all burglaries that have taken place in the past five years occurred between 06:00 and 18:00.

"The fact so many burglaries take place during daylight hours shows the importance of always remaining vigilant," Ms Emmott added.

Investing in double glazing is one way to improve a home's security.


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Author:  Joanne McCabe

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