Take action against anti-social behaviour
July 2, 2007 by admin
Filed under News, News-Insurance
Britons are being encouraged to take measures to counter the threat of anti-social behaviour in communities around the country.
Research by insurer Zurich estimates that £1 billion of damage has been caused to properties and possessions in the last five years, with 30 million adults having been affected by such incidents.
The study reveals that a fifth of respondents have reported cases of graffiti on their properties.
Over one in ten Britons also note that front doors or walls have been vandalised, with abandoned cars also being identified as problematic.
Zurich says that two-fifths of people say they feel powerless at the hands of vandals, while over a quarter say it has impacted upon their quality of life.
Martin Hall, head of personal lines underwriting at Zurich Insurance, said: “To help minimise the impact of anti-social behaviour, we believe there are some simple changes that homeowners can make to reduce the chances of falling victim to vandals.”
Installing an effective home and car alarm system might be a good idea as well as making sure garden gates and shed doors are securely locked.
