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Grants for locks in burglary fight
Up to 45,000 elderly and low income households will be given grants to fit new door and window locks as part of a Home Office crackdown.
Anyone who fears they home is at risk can apply for an information pack with advice on how to secure their property.
Discount vouchers for DIY stores B&Q and Focus will be included in the pack.
The Government is providing £6 million for home security improvements amid fears of a "credit crunch crimewave".
The latest set of crime figures showed domestic burglaries were up 4% between July and September.
A leaked Government paper last year revealed ministers' concerns the recession would prompt a sharp rise in so-called acquisitive crimes.
Home Secretary Jacqui Smith said: "Burglary has more than halved in the last ten years. The public are our best weapon in fighting crime and I want us all to work together to stop those criminals who may think they can take advantage in tough times.
"We are better equipped than ever before to meet the current challenges and all over the country police are turning the tables on burglars, cracking down on those who repeatedly offend. There are lots of simple, practical steps we can take to secure our home in the new free burglary prevention pack that I am making available to everyone."
Anyone wanting a burglary prevention advice pack should call 0800 456 1213.
Up to 45,000 elderly and low income households will be given grants to fit new door and window locks as part of a Home Office crackdown.
Anyone who fears they home is at risk can apply for an information pack with advice on how to secure their property.
Discount vouchers for DIY stores B&Q and Focus will be included in the pack.
The Government is providing £6 million for home security improvements amid fears of a "credit crunch crimewave".
The latest set of crime figures showed domestic burglaries were up 4% between July and September.
A leaked Government paper last year revealed ministers' concerns the recession would prompt a sharp rise in so-called acquisitive crimes.
Home Secretary Jacqui Smith said: "Burglary has more than halved in the last ten years. The public are our best weapon in fighting crime and I want us all to work together to stop those criminals who may think they can take advantage in tough times.
"We are better equipped than ever before to meet the current challenges and all over the country police are turning the tables on burglars, cracking down on those who repeatedly offend. There are lots of simple, practical steps we can take to secure our home in the new free burglary prevention pack that I am making available to everyone."
Anyone wanting a burglary prevention advice pack should call 0800 456 1213.
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