Home insurance payouts for theft hit a record high at start of 2026, as spike in garage break-ins revealed
The average sum paid out for theft claims was 14% higher than last year's average of £3,800, according to the Association of British Insurers.

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- Primary source: Daily Mail
- Published: May 9, 2026, 9:47 AM UTC
- Coverage area: Crime & Justice
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