With many Kiwis expected to take off during the Easter holiday period, there will be an increased number of empty homes and quieter streets attracting organised and opportunistic thieves.
Research from ADT Security has found that complacent New Zealanders are not following basic steps to prevent burglary, with 26 per cent of people hiding spare house keys outside and 20 per cent leaving home or going to bed without locking up.
ADT Security surveyed 1047 homeowners and renters in both metropolitan and regional areas of the country.
The research found one in three respondents has been subject to a break-ins with 17 per cent of intrusions happening while someone was at home.
Furthermore, 11 per cent of those affected by burglary have experienced more than one break-in at their current residence.
