Gardaí have today advised householders to take steps to protect their property with the evenings getting longer as burglaries typically increase by 25% during winter.
While the rate of burglaries has reduced over the last year, An Garda Siochána is advising people to remain vigilant and security concious in order to combat burglary.
Gigures from An Garda Siochans Analysis Service show that the peak time for residential burglaries is between 5pm and 11pm in the winter months.
The analysis also shows that nearly 50% of burglaries in winter will take place through the rear of home while 20% of households are entered by burglars through an unsecured door or window.
