According to new research by MoneySuperMarket, Redbridge in North London was the biggest target for criminals in the past year with 54.7% of 1,000 burglary claims made in the area.
Other North London areas that made the top 5 include Whetstone, Chadwell Heath, and Clayhall.
Muswell Hill and Barkingside, both in North London, also appeared in the top 20 of the list.
Some of the safest postcodes include Monkseaton in North Tyneside with 0.9% of every 1,000 burglary claims, and Witney, with 1.3% of claims made.
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According to new research by MoneySuperMarket, Redbridge in North London was the biggest target for criminals in the past year with 54.7% of 1,000 burglary claims made in the area.
Other North London areas that made the top 5 include Whetstone, Chadwell Heath, and Clayhall.
Muswell Hill and Barkingside, both in North London, also appeared in the top 20 of the list.
Some of the safest postcodes include Monkseaton in North Tyneside with 0.9% of every 1,000 burglary claims, and Witney, with 1.3% of claims made.
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