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Crime across Devon & Cornwall
fell by 7% (Oct 2008 - Sept 2009)

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Burglary / theft

Let's keep crime down

Did you know?

  • 35% of all burglaries are crimes of opportunity, where the burglar lets themselves in through unlocked doors or windows
  • You are ten times more likely to be burgled if you don’t have basic security - even something as simple as putting strong locks on your doors and windows will keep your house much safer
  • Burglary has fallen by nearly 60% since 1995 and the number of domestic burglaries fell again by 11% between 2006-07 and 2007-08, but criminals are opportunists who will take advantage of any chance to steal from you, so you should remain aware

If you make your property more secure, it's a lot harder for criminals to break in, and it's easier for police to catch them.

Burglary rates have been dropping for some time thanks to a wide-ranging approach to tackling the problem.
Click here to see how well we are doing - Homeoffice - reducing crime - burglary

Secure your home

Burglary is a crime of opportunity - don't give burglars a chance. Follow our advice to make your home safer.
Click here for more detail - Homeoffice - how-you-can-prevent-crime - secure-your-home/

How safe is your home?

Click here to test your own security measures - Homeoffice - secure your home - questionnaire


  • Created: 17/04/2009 15:33:13 |
  • Modified: 14/07/2009 09:40:16

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