Waterford amongst most security conscious areas in Ireland

Homeowners in Waterford are particulary procactive when it comes to stepping up their security according to a new report.

The survey of 1,000 homeoweners conducted nationally by QuoteDevil, revealed that nearly one in five have suffered a break-in within the last five years. The survey also revealed a reassuring 84 per cent of homeowners in Ireland have not experienced a break-in or burglary within the last five years.

Homeowners in Galway, Waterford, and Drogheda are particularly proactive in stepping up their security. In Drogheda, for instance, 35 per cent of residents are considering installing additional cameras around their property.

Attempted break-ins without entry are the most common type of burglary, with 17 per cent of homeowners reporting attempts to break in, though the burglars didn’t gain access. Burglaries where items have been stolen come next, with 14 per cent of homeowners experiencing successful break-ins where valuables were taken.

Over one in 10 (12 per cent) reported that a burglary occurred when the house was empty, making unoccupied homes a clear target, and 9% of homeowners said burglaries happened when people were inside the house.