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20/12/2016
Belfast Has Highest Rate Of Burglaries In The UK
Belfast has the highest rate of burglaries throughout the UK, according to a survey by Churchill Home Insurance.
A total of 64 in every 1,000 homes are being targeted.
The firm issued a warning to the public to keep their homes secure in the run up to Christmas.
The survey also showed that homes in NI are empty on an average of 3.6 hours per day.
(CD/LM)
A total of 64 in every 1,000 homes are being targeted.
The firm issued a warning to the public to keep their homes secure in the run up to Christmas.
The survey also showed that homes in NI are empty on an average of 3.6 hours per day.
(CD/LM)
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