Ex-criminals tell Co-op Insurance most thieves are opportunists who tend to avoid difficult break-insBurglars are most likely to be put off breaking into homes by CCTV cameras and barking dogs, according to a panel of former criminals. Nearly half of the 12 former burglars consulted by Co-op Insurance said most thieves were opportunists wandering the streets who would avoid difficult break-ins that were likely to attract attention. The most effective deterrents for home burglaries and car theft were CCTV cameras, the panel said. Co-op Insurance also surveyed 2,000 people in the UK about their home and car security. The panel pointed out that motion-activated security lights were a key deterrent for home thieves, but just 24% of respondents had installed such devices.

Source: The Guardian August 18, 2017 04:52 UTC