If you live in Leeds or London, lock your doors.
A new study by insurance comparison website moneysupermarket.com has revealed Leeds and London are the two places in the UK most likely to make a claim for burglary.
The website analysed over three million home insurance quotes which were input into their site over the past 12 months. It found that postcodes in Leeds and London feature most heavily in the top 20 postcodes likely to make a claim for burglary from their home or garden.
Stoke Newington in North London takes the top spot overall in the UK, closely followed by Apperley Bridge in Bradford and West Bromwich, which took second and third place respectively.
In Leeds, the places to look out for were Bramley, Rodley and Swinnow as they were revealed as the most ‘at risk’ postcodes in Leeds for theft related claims. Close behind Leeds and London is Bradford which has three districts in the top 20, the website reported.
Julie Fisher, head of home insurance at moneysupermarket.com, said the findings don’t necessarily mean the outlined postcodes are dangerous places to live.
“Being in a higher risk area doesn’t necessarily mean where you live is bad or rife with crime – many thieves will target more affluent areas purely for the rewards on offer.
“No matter where you live there will always be an element of risk to the safety of your possessions so it is vital to have adequate home insurance in place.
“Homeowners need to be extra vigilant when it comes to security – installing timers on your lights and ensuring items of value are kept away from your windows are easy steps to take to reduce risk.
“But you never know when an opportunistic thief may strike, so it’s crucial to ensure your home contents insurance is fully up to date, and is at a high enough level to cover all your belongings sufficiently.”
