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Burglars are nearly four times more likely to break in to Kiwi homes when people are at work or home than while they are away on holiday, according to AA Insurance.
A recent AA Insurance Home Security Survey found that 71% of all break-ins occurred when Kiwis were away for less than a day, such as when they are at work or out shopping. The survey, which interviewed 1,000 Kiwis online, found only 17% had a break-in while they were away on holiday or a long weekend. Frighteningly, 12% were still in the house when their home was broken into.
"Our survey found that one quarter of all Kiwis had experienced a burglary," says Amelia Macandrew, Customer Relations Manager, AA Insurance. "While the percentage of Kiwis whove had a break-in is similar to last years findings, the timing has changed: were now seeing 15% more burglaries happen when people are away for a day."
"Burglary is a 24/7 business," says Amelia. "Conventional wisdom would suggest youre most exposed when you leave your home to go on holiday. We all know to be careful: lock everything, cancel the newspaper, have the neighbours collect the mail and so on. But when were just going to work or to the shops, we are much more complacent - and burglars know to take advantage of any opportunity."
In one example, a customer had left her home for only 2.5 hours one afternoon, giving burglars enough time to jimmy open a bedroom window and steal over $800 worth of jewellery and items, after initially trying to open the living room ranch slider and another window. Another customer was vacuuming downstairs when burglars climbed through an open upstairs bedroom window and stole her jewellery box containing a number of expensive items.
Despite burglaries remaining a concern, New Zealand Police crime statistics show a 7,200 decrease in unlawful entries, burglaries and break-ins over the past few years, with 52,247 in 2013, 52,937 in 2012, and 59,518 in 2011.
"Burglars are highly opportunistic, and will go for the easiest target, so it pays to be prepared and make sure your home isnt easy to access. And remember, you may have dead locks and an alarm, but they will only work if you use them," continued Amelia.
One family always kept the front door unlocked when they were home. Unfortunately this meant easy access for burglars who stole almost $7,000 worth of property including laptops and other electronic gear, tools and clothing, while their adult daughter was at home.
Thieves thrive in Central Auckland
If you live in Central Auckland, you are more than twice as likely to be burgled as anywhere else in New Zealand. AA Insurance claims data for the past 12 months to the end of July shows the national average is 51 burglary claims, but in Central Auckland suburbs the number of home break-ins rises to over 170.
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Thefts rise by five per cent in October - and 20 per cent in November Modern day burglars are often cyber-stalkers who track your movements online Don't upload holiday photos while you're away, experts warn
By Toby Walne, Financial Mail on Sunday
Published: 16:16 EST, 13 September 2014 | Updated: 06:42 EST, 14 September 2014
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As the evenings start to turn darker the chances of getting burgled begin to climb unless you crack down on criminals now with home security measures.
Household thefts rise by 5 per cent in the week after the clocks go back in October, while November is the worst month of the year for break-ins up 20 per cent, according to the latest home insurance claims data from insurer Aviva.
Fortunately, the odds of getting burgled are still slim, with less than two per cent of the 25million homes in Britain suffering a break-in each year. By taking extra precautions you can reduce the chance of becoming a victim as well as save some money on your home insurance premiums.
Take precautions: Household thefts increase by 5 per cent in the week after the clocks go back next month
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THE Ministry of Home Affairs has advised security firms to engage it in the screening of security guards during recruitment exercises to prevent high crime rate involving security guards.
This follows the arrest of a 24-year-old guard from Group 4 Security firm in Lusaka arrested last month in connection with theft of more than K120, 000 and US $200 at the Road Development Agency (RDA) offices.
Earlier this year, three security guards of Group 4 Security were arrested in connection with the theft of an undisclosed amount of money.
Home Affairs spokesperson Moses Siwali said involving the Ministry of Home Affairs in the screening process during recruitment would help detect criminals before they are employed.
Mr Siwali explained that the situation where some security firms where employing people without prior knowledge of their history was dangerous, more so in security firms.
The G4 security guard who was arrested in connection with the RDA theft had gone into hiding and was only arrested in Western Province.
A total of K7,000 had been recovered from the security Guard at the time of the arrested.
Mr Siwali further explained that the Ministry of Home Affairs if engaged could also help security firms in training their security guards.
"Our mandate is to maintain law and order in the country and so if they need to engage us in their recruitment exercise we shall provide the services," he said.
He stated that engaging the Ministry of Home Affairs in the recruitment exercise would also help instill confidence in security firms.
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Wow folks, thanks for your overwhelming response to Contractors Corner; we still have readers in our society and that is great. It was on one of visits to a client when the topic of home security came up; she asked home can we make our homes more safe, and the discussion went on and on.
I eventually recognised that there was so much we could do to make our homes and families a bit safer, and it did not require forking out a million dollars. I however, do recommend some anti-theft device, but I think the following ideas would help make any security system even more effective. After all you spent so much building it, the least you could do is protect it!!
So some of the ideas were as follows:
There are several security companies on the island; consider having a discussion with a security professional to see how your own space could be just a little safer. Thanks again for touching by contractors corner.
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