UK residents targeted on Wednesday

Wednesday is the day of the week when British residents are most likely to be burgled, according to new research.

The study by Churchill Home Insurance shows that homes are just as vulnerable on weekdays as weekends, when people are more likely to be out.

Corresponding with popular belief, Friday and Saturday nights are the next most targeted days for burglary due to the high rate of unoccupied properties, while Thursday night tops the list for London and the south-east.

Martin Scott, head of Home Insurance, says: "Our findings show that burglars will target homes on week nights as well as weekends and that homes need to be secure at all times, whether people are at home or not."

Homeowners are advised to lock front and back doors even when at home, ensure all windows are securely locked in rooms that are not in use, and check all doors and windows are locked when leaving home and going to bed.

Mr Scott concluded: "Burglaries can obviously occur at any time but a few simple precautions can make a real difference. Home owners should always be mindful of the risk of burglary and secure windows and doors when going out, even if it is only to visit a neighbour for a few minutes."

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