Hi all, thanks for the replies! Gosh some of the stories here certainly give you food for thought and emphasises just how dangerous the situation can be.

I don't have any alarm systems or any extra form of deterrent installed on the house, I was always under the illusion (just as with a car) if someone want's to burgle it they will and nothing will stop them.

I am not sure but I've heard that a lot of burglaries are caused by people who you know or know of. A random burglary where someone just picks a house is probably a little more rare.

Danny