27% rise in household theft – 5 ways to protect your home Theft from outside homes is on the rise, driving a 27% increase in other household theft to around 833,000 incidents, according to new ONS figures. With evenings getting darker, Yale is reminding households to check their home security — particularly if they're heading away over October half term. Recent Yale research found that 27% of Brits have left windows open when out,... Read more
