Dissecting the statistics even further, burglary can be split into three subcategories: residential, households and non-residential.The celebrity couple bolted themselves in a bedroom and waited just minutes for cops to arrive after the intruders triggered a state-of-the-art alarm.

The intruders attempted to enter their bedrooms but fled after leaving the trio unharmed but shaken.”Whilst vital, this offers thieves an opportunity if they are able to open the garage door slightly and pull the cord.Ring doorbell owners were able to change the Quick Reply on their device to a message from the Geordie pair to greet visitors.Several celebrities have recently been subject to terrifying raids where their expensive mansions are burgled by professionals.Elsewhere, non-residential burglaries painted a completely different picture.”Garage Defenders stop the door from being pulled open, and also act as a great visual deterrent.Your garage often contains desirable items for thieves such as lawn mowers, power tools and even cars.A family were also forced to watch a burglar raid their loved one’s home.That was followed by Yorkshire and the Humber with 33,590 and then the North West with 32,986.”If there’s a window in your garage or shed, consider putting a curtain up or fitting a blind,” suggests Richard.

Across England and Wales, police recorded burglary, which includes both residential and non-residential burglaries, fell by 4 per cent to 260,728 offences.In comparison, Devon and Cornwall Police in the South West logged a mere 2.1 burglaries per 1,000 people.”Most break-ins are crimes of opportunity, and thieves will look for an easy target,” says Richard.”For example, by adding additional point locking to the side door, or by adding a hasp lock and padlock to the main garage door.

“These are available to buy for around £60.”1.      Make it Difficult – Add Additional LockingIt’s easy to neglect your garage or garden room when thinking about home security, with most of your attention on the house itself.West Midlands Police was next on the list registering 12.2 burglaries per 1,000 people.In general, our maps show northern regions of England tended to perform the worst.The woman’s family were alerted to movement from the Ring doorbell and watched the event unfold as they called 999 – but when officers arrived they could not find Donakey.In terms of the total recorded burglaries across both countries, London had by far the most with 55,801.For residential burglaries, South Yorkshire Police and Cleveland Police were once again the worst listing 5.8 burglaries per 1,000 people.4.      Add Curtains and Conceal ValuablesOne homeowner had opted for the hilarious service, and couldn’t believe her luck when she looked back at footage to discover that the message had foiled a burglar’s attempt to break in.The raiders remained inside for about a minute but fled upon hearing Mark yelling. Although unharmed, the couple was deeply shaken by the experience.Frank and Christine Lampard: The same gang targeted the West London home of footballer Frank Lampard and his wife, television presenter Christine Lampard, stealing £50,000 worth of property.This incident was part of a series of high-profile burglaries in West London during that period.”Additionally, glass frost paint or spray can also be used as a cheaper alternative for securing your garage.”Anya Taylor-Joy: In February 2023, actress Anya Taylor-Joy and her husband, Malcolm McRae, were forced to hide in a closet when burglars broke into a London mansion where they were staying.The numbers are calculated to show the level of crime proportionate to the amount of people who live there.She expressed feelings of paranoia following the incident and extended her sympathies to Mark and Michelle, acknowledging the emotional toll such invasions can have.”One of the simplest ways to protect your property is to make things awkward for intruders.South Yorkshire Police and Cleveland Police recorded 7.6 burglaries per 1,000 people, according to the latest ONS figures up to September 2024.BURGLARY hotspots in England and Wales where thousands of homes are broken into every month have been revealed.West Yorkshire Police and the Metropolitan Police had the highest rates recording 2.0 per 1,000 people.Premier League star Alexander Isak was targeted by a family of burglars who carried out a series of high-value raids.”Motion activated lights are available in most hardware and DIY stores for as little as £10.”The Sun has compiled and analysed the latest data and created a series of maps pinpointing where each area ranks.Mark Wright and Michelle Keegan: In a harrowing incident, actress Michelle Keegan, who was heavily pregnant, and her husband, television personality Mark Wright, faced a terrifying ordeal at their £3.5million Essex mansion.

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“We are committed to reducing burglaries even further, so that fewer people are affected by these devastating crimes.”Tamara Ecclestone: In December 2019, heiress Tamara Ecclestone’s Kensington mansion was burglarized, with thieves making off with £25 million worth of jewellery.In relation to households, South Yorkshire Police had the highest rate at 13.7 closely followed by Cleveland Police with 13.6.”We know that burglaries can have a significant impact upon victims, and this reduction means there are many less victims.The duo were seen ransacking the property on the city’s Dumbarton Road in the early hours of the morning.Chief Inspector Jon Hagen, Cleveland Police lead on burglary, said: “Our latest figures show that residential burglaries have dropped by 23 per cent in the 12 months to the end of September 2024.Charlotte Crosby: Reality TV star Charlotte Crosby recently opened up about her own frightening experience with a home burglary while she was heavily pregnant.2.      Add Garage Defenders“Alternatively, apply opaque film to glass on the inside. This will hide the contents and any valuables you may have inside from prying eyes.”One way of securing these doors is to use an external, floor mounted garage security lock such as the Garage Defender.Over almost every category, Wales came out as the best performing area with the lowest rates of burglary.Garage expert Richard Berry at Lidget Compton has put together some tips to help you prevent garage, shed and garden room burglaries.Ant and Dec also unwittingly ended up seeing off a burglar in Newcastle thanks to a video doorbell.5.      Install a Floodlight “A lot of concrete garages have up and over doors, which lift up into the garage when opened,” says Richard.Jamie Laing and Sophie Habboo were left shaken after an intruder attempted to burgle their home in the middle of the night.The Newcastle United and Sweden forward was the third victim of the gang, who had already stolen £1million of jewellery and clothes from a Tyneside businesswoman.The Made in Chelsea stars were forced to flee their Notting Hill flat before police rushed in to deal with the situation – with the Radio 1 DJ, 36, forced to hide from the thief naked.”Many garages will have an emergency door release so that you’re able to open a garage door manually if needed,” warns Richard.Meanwhile an idiotic thief got stuck while lowering himself into a Sainsbury’s shop via the ceiling.South Yorkshire and Cleveland police areas have the highest level of burglaries recorded per 1,000 population.”If things appear difficult, thieves are more likely to move onto an easier target.”Four masked intruders broke into their home, prompting the couple to lock themselves in a bedroom.”Using infra-red waves, a sensor detects body temperature and movement triggering the floodlight, putting off thieves hoping to operate in the darkness.”By simply securing the cord with a zip tie away from the door frame, you can improve the security of your garage door.”It comes as the moment a pair of thieves broke into a Glasgow flat was captured on a home camera.

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Burglary levels were also 71 per cent lower than in year ending March 2003 when current recording practices began.

“Often, deterrents are the most effective way of limiting theft,” says Richard.3.      Secure the Emergency Door ReleaseFootage from live CCTV shows Donakey climbing into the pensioner’s home in Cumbria and searching through drawers a few feet away from her.The bungled Mission Impossible-style burglary took place in central Nottingham.”We have taken a preventative approach and we have a stringent process around driving down neighbourhood crime.Prolific thief John Donakey entered the home of an elderly woman after looking through the window and seeing her asleep on a chair.The thieves went through the property completely unaware their actions were being captured on a Ring doorbell camera.”Motion activated security lights can be an effective deterrent against intruders.Mark Wright and Michelle Keegan’s Essex mansion was raided by a gang of balaclava-wearing thugs while they were inside.IN recent years, several high-profile celebrities have experienced alarming home burglaries, highlighting the importance of heightened security measures for public figures.