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Nottingham Residents Most at Risk from Burglary - Endsleigh Names UK Burglary Hotspots

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25 March 2008

Nottingham has been named the UK's riskiest city for household theft while Guildford is the safest, according to a new report published today by Endsleigh Insurance Services Limited.

The figures were revealed in Endsleigh's 'Homes Report 2008', which shows their top ten safest and riskiest towns and cities for burglaries in the UK. The results were collected by analysing household theft claims over the last four years from tens of thousands of Endsleigh Home Insurance policyholders in the UK. Student policyholders were not included in the sample.

The latest Home Office statistics highlight the fact that the rate of burglary across the UK has fallen over the past decade. Endsleigh's report analyses the percentage of claims in different UK towns and cities against the number of Endsleigh Home Insurance policyholders, ranking them based on the comparative risk of burglary, rather than on the total number of claims there have been. The report also covers accidents in the home, determining the most and least 'accident-prone' towns and cities.

The top three riskiest and safest towns and cities for burglary according to Endsleigh's report, are (see attached report for full tables and maps of UK hotspots):

  • Riskiest for household theft: 1. Nottingham 2. London 3. Bristol
  • Safest for household theft: 1. Guildford 2. Dundee 3. Norwich

The top three riskiest and safest towns and cities for accidents in the home, according to Endsleigh, are (see attached report for full tables and maps of UK hotspots):

  • Riskiest for household accidents: 1. Bournemouth 2. Milton Keynes 3. Newport
  • Safest for household accidents: 1. Manchester 2. Leeds 3. York

Endsleigh's top five tips for reducing the risk of burglary include:

  1. Install a burglar alarm
  2. Double–glaze your windows and never leave them open while you are away from home
  3. Never leave a spare key concealed anywhere
  4. Cancel the milk and newspapers if you are going away
  5. Always ask to see ID and keep the chain on if a stranger appears at your door

Endsleigh spokesperson Rhiannon Harris said:

"It's welcome news that we are seeing a gradual decrease in household theft right across the UK. Indeed, according to British Crime Survey statistics, domestic burglary fell by 59% between 1995 and 2007. This must be due at least in part to the many initiatives police, local councils and community groups across the country have set up to combat breaches of household security.

The fact remains, however, that some towns and cities represent a greater risk than others and as our Homes Report shows, every householder in the country needs to be aware of the possibility of burglary.

It's crucial that, as well as helping the success of neighbourhood safety schemes where they can, people across the country must remain vigilant when it comes to home security.

Domestic burglary figures may be dropping but there is no room for complacency when it comes to protecting your home."

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Further information

Please contact: Nick Faith, Aideen McDonald, Jamie Kilduff or Ben Frankel at Luther Pendragon on 020 7618 9103 or at endsleigh@luther.co.uk

Notes to editors

The report was put together using policy and claims data over a four year period up until the end of 2007. A copy of the report is available online from Endsleigh's media centre or by contacting a member of the team on 020 7618 9103 or endsleigh@luther.co.uk.

Endsleigh is an independent intermediary specialising in the provision of insurance and financial products for career people.

Originally founded in 1965 to serve the student market, Endsleigh is now the preferred insurance supplier for a variety of professional organisations, offering a wide range of services including motor, home, student and travel insurance.

Endsleigh’s policies are available online via www.endsleigh.co.uk or by telephone.

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