The most common time for a burglary is between 5pm and 11pm.
There's been a 9% increase in burglaries in the midlands.
A new report from PhoneWatch shows Westmeath experienced a 12% rise in burglaries in 2022, compared to the year previous.
Laois and Offaly burglaries jumped by 7%.
The most common time for a burglary is between 5pm and 11pm so PhoneWatch is reminding people to make sure their home is well lit up during this time.
It also says people shouldn't post that they are going on holidays on social media.
Find the full report from PhoneWatch here: https://www.phonewatch.ie/burglaryreport
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