Data collected from MoneySuperMarket customers has revealed the UK’s most security-conscious cities, comparing the percentages of homes with and without burglar alarms in each region as the country experiences one burglary every 108 seconds in the UK despite reported decreases since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Liverpool has taken the top spot with one in two (51 per cent) of households - 253,359 in the city, benefiting from a burglar alarm installation.
The 10 most security-conscious cities
City
% with burglar alarm
% without burglar alarm
Number of households with burglar alarm
Liverpool
51.10%
48.90%
253,359
Blackpool
50.70%
49.30%
69,650
Manchester
48.40%
51.60%
1,344,000
Bradford
45.90%
54.10%
241,643
Leeds
45.70%
54.30%
356,636
Wakefield
42.20%
57.80%
144,916
Sheffield
42.00%
58.00%
245,291
Birmingham
40.70%
59.30%
459,600
Wolverhampton
38.80%
61.20%
99,652
Doncaster
37.90%
62.10%
114,900
Source: MoneySuperMarket
Blackpool came in second place with 50% of homes having a burglar alarm installed, or 69,650 people.
In Manchester, 48% have a burglar alarm in their home.
On the other end, Doncaster saw one-third of the population having a burglar alarm installed in their home.
Kate Devine, insurance expert at MoneySuperMarket, comments: "The one place we should all feel safe is in our homes.
We have become more accustomed to staying at home due to lockdown, so Brits are taking extra precaution in their safety.
It’s great to see that more cities are installing burglar alarms into their properties.
Having a home security system can help keep your home protected against burglars, keeping your belongings safe and your mind at ease.
"Having home security, even just a burglar alarm on your home’s exterior can act as a deterrent to burglars and thieves – which could, in turn, make it less likely your home is broken into.
This way you’ll be able to avoid making burglary claims on your home insurance policy, which should help prevent your premiums from going up as a result."
