Burglary rates soar
The number of burglaries reported to police in Carlisle is up 54% compared to 2011
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Burglary in Cumbria has doubled
The number of burglaries on houses in Cumbria has more than doubled with most happening because of insecure properties.
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Cumbria Police are urging people not to leave windows open as opportunistic thefts are a growing problem. The current heat wave is causing many people to be less security conscious and leave home without locking up their homes properly. They say an open window is an invitation to a thief.