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Thieves damage and steal from Irish homes in claims worth €3.5k

date-icon 16 Jun 2016  author-icon Posted by Aoife O'Connor


AA Home Insurance are warning home-owners to lock up their valuables before setting off on holiday after a study by the home insurer revealed that the average theft claim last year amounted to €3, 495.

The AA Home Insurance claims analysis found that the highest average theft claim, which combines the cost of damage to the home and items stolen, was made by homeowners in Co. Wexford at €6,624.

Co. Louth came in at second place with burglars causing damage and making off with valuables in claims worth an average of €6,286, while counties Meath (€5,348) and Longford (€4,663) followed behind.

“We all know that major cities, commuter counties, and densely populated residential areas are a target for criminals,” says AA Director of Consumer Affairs, Conor Faughnan. “While there are some stark differences between counties it is clear that no matter where you live, there is always a risk your home could become a victim of theft. It’s really important that you have adequate home insurance cover in place, something many people still do not have.”

Surprisingly, Dublin came in at 9th place with householders claiming for an average of €3,467, while residents in Mayo claimed the least for theft in 2015 at just €650.

With many householders beginning to set off on their summer holidays, AA Home Insurance are urging homeowners to take the necessary precautions to help reduce the risk of becoming another statistic.

“I don’t like giving people advice that costs money but a monitored alarm system is worthwhile,” adds Conor. “It does provide a deterrent effect and while it may not make your home totally secure, it does at least tell potential thieves that you are not an easy target. It is also reassuring to know that if anything does happen at home you will know about it while on your holidays.”

Click here to read advice from AA Home Insurance on keeping your house safe.

Fig 1. AA Home Insurance average theft claims (damage and stolen goods) 01/01/2015 to 31/12/2015

COUNTY  Average Adjustment
WEXFORD   €                    6,624
LOUTH   €                    6,286
MEATH   €                    5,348
LONGFORD   €                    4,663
LEITRIM   €                    4,639
LAOIS   €                    4,042
OFFALY   €                    3,953
WICKLOW   €                    3,513
DUBLIN   €                    3,467
ROSCOMMON   €                    3,400
GALWAY   €                    3,233
CORK   €                    3,208
KILDARE   €                    2,921
CARLOW   €                    2,893
TIPPERARY   €                    2,780
CLARE   €                    2,442
KERRY   €                    2,433
WATERFORD   €                    1,816
SLIGO   €                    1,808
KILKENNY   €                    1,681
ULSTER COUNTIES   €                    1440
WESTMEATH   €                    1,425
LIMERICK   €                    1,294
MAYO   €                       650
Grand Total   €                    3,495

 

 

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Written by Aoife O'Connor


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