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research, Churchill suggested that almost half the population currently have no concerns about being burgled.<br>This is an 18 per cent increase from earlier this year, when that figure was less than 40 per cent. <br>Experts are warning this change in attitude, coupled with rising crime rates, could create a perfect storm just as burglary rates typically peak. <br>Sarah Khan, head of Churchill home insurance, said: 'While burglary rates have been creeping up throughout the year, as the UK returns to normal following the pandemic, our research suggests that Britons are not as concerned about being burgled as they once were.<br>'We would advise anyone who feels that their home is at risk to take action ahead of the festive period, which historically has a higher rate of burglary as criminals target presents and unoccupied properties.'<br> POLICE FORCES WITH BIGGEST INCREASE AND DROP IN BURGLARIES Police Constabulary with biggest drop in burglaries Burglaries Quarterly change Lincolnshire Police 553 -20.50% Norfolk Constabulary 422 -20.10% Staffordshire Police 803 -10.90% Cheshire Constabulary 574 -9.90% Dorset Police 658 -7.30% Police Constabulary with biggest increase in burglaries BurglariesQuarterly change City of London Police 69 115.60% Cleveland Police 1,204 33.80% Suffolk Constabulary 527 30.10% Police Service of Northern Ireland 1,102 27.30% West Mercia Police 1,191 22.70% Source: Churchill     The last three months of 2020 saw a 10 per cent rise in the number of burglaries reported, and [http://mundogifs.com mundogifs.Com] a 23 per cent spike in the value of home insurance claims for stolen goods, compared to the previous three months.<br>This rising danger may not be surprising, as further research by the insurer revealed that Britons are planning on spending £15.7billion on Christmas presents this year.<br>As well as having the lure of a greater number of valuables to steal, burglars will also be looking to take advantage of people travelling to see loved 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