Insurer RAC has named the suburbs most vulnerable to burglars, reminding brokers to ensure their clients are adequately protected.
Gosnells claimed the top spot for the second year in a row, tied with Thornlie, which rose from third place. Morley, Daniella. Balga, and Bayswater/Boulder rounded out the top five hot spots for burglaries, according to RAC's 2017 claims data.
“We tend to see the same suburbs dominate our claims data, with Gosnells, Thornlie, and Morley consistently ranking highly in RAC’s burglary claims analysis,” said Glen Walker, RAC manager for home claims. “Bayswater, which didn’t feature in the 2016 top 10, now sits fifth, while claims in Northam — the worst performing regional suburb in 2016 — have dropped by almost 70%, moving from ninth overall in 2016 to outside the top 100.”
Also among the 10 suburbs with the largest number of break-ins in 2017, from sixth place, were Canning Vale, Baldivis, Nollamara, and East Victoria Park/Armadale, and Warnbro/Maddington.
Walker said jewellery continued to be the prime target for burglars, along with portable devices, such as iPads and laptops, as well as tools and bikes.
“Thieves are opportunistic in nature and can quickly enter via an open side bedroom, or unlocked front door, and take anything portable within arm’s reach in about 30 seconds, so make sure expensive, easily portable items are secured properly,” Walker said. “Our advice is to always lock your doors and windows and maintain your security standards even when you are home. It’s also a good idea to prune back any bushes around windows and doors as these can provide a screen for would-be thieves entering your home.”
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