We've all seen the film, Home Alone, where the family goes on Holiday at Christmas and returns to find burglars have trashed their home. But what can we do to prevent it happening to us?

It's everybody's worst nightmare: Having your house burgled at the time of year when people are supposed to come together and celebrate humanity. According to Money Sense, these nightmares unfortunately do happen. One family had the tragic experience of having their cars and even Christmas presents stolen.

Here in Ipswich, Suffolk, we also have reason to worry with local burglaries occurring in their hundreds. In Felixstowe, things don't seem to be much better, with over 150 crimes reported in Felixstowe in October alone by Police.uk.

However, there is some good news and some reasons to stay positive. According to the Daily Telegraph, Christmas Day and Boxing Day are actually the days of the year when you are least likely to be burgled, because thieves apparently take a couple of days off!

Further good news is that there are several things you can do to reduce the likelihood of being burgled:

If you would like to check your home and locks are up to standard, please contact CPW Locksmiths in Ipswich or consult one of our locksmiths in Felixstowe.

Unless you are planning on leaving your Kevin Home Alone, call us!