The main reason for people in England and Wales improving their home security measures in 2025 was that it was done as a general improvement to the house, although a significant share (****Â percent) reported that it was done in response to an increase in crime in the local area.
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Office for National Statistics (UK). (March 26, 2026). Reasons for improvements to home security measures in England and Wales in 2024/25 [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ. Retrieved July 22, 2026, from /statistics/512961/reasons-for-home-security-uk/
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