Police in the West Midlands revealed today how they had snared a gang of “prolific” burglars using CCTV evidence.

Friday may be everyone’s favourite day of the week but that also includes burglars – a recent survey has revealed.

Secure Home Systems has seen a report from the Office for National Statistics* which reveals that one home in the UK is burgled every 165 seconds with the most common day for a home invasion the day before the weekend.

We eagerly anticipate March 26 2023 when the clocks spring forward to British Summer Time.

But did you know that statistics have found 43 per cent of thefts from our homes and gardens happen in the Spring – that’s even more than in winter when traditionally people expect crime on darker nights?

People often have the misconception that living in a flat means your property will be more secure. This is not the case. It is important to remember that flats are still subject to the same security issues as any other type of property.

A gang of prolific burglars who targeted the homes of elderly people, while posing as workmen, have been jailed for a total of more than 26 years.

Wolverhampton-based On Call Group was awarded the Open Globe Award at a five-star dinner attended by owners of alarm companies from throughout the world including Europe, The Middle East and Africa.

Customers are being reminded of the risks of smoking after a survey by the London Fire Brigade revealed the number of house fires linked to cigarettes is on the rise.