The latest Safety Uncovered research from Legal and General home insurance shows that British residents are taking greater responsibility to safeguard themselves and their possessions.

Whilst the risk of becoming a victim of crime has fallen during the past ten years, this latest research shows that people are still concerned so are taking action to ensure their own safety...

• 25% have a burglar alarm


• 21% have fitted window bars or security lighting


• 20% own a dog for protection


• 34% won't open the door to strangers

The research also reveals that almost a quarter (22%) of the population are worried about ID theft. 71% of people no longer readily give out their personal details, over two thirds (68%) destroy personal documentation and more than a third (37%) have an ex-directory phone number.

Head of Communications at Legal and General's general insurance business, Ruth Wilkins commented... "The Safety Uncovered research shows that more than half the population (52%) are worried about crime. As a major provider of insurance products in the UK it is encouraging to see the steps people are taking to safeguard themselves and their belongings. Installing a burglar alarm, good quality locks and security lighting or living in a Neighbourhood Watch area can all help to deter a burglar entering a person?s home as well as reduce the cost of home insurance cover."