Almost half of all burglary related claims occur between October and January

Winter is well and truly here, and while we revel in the festive spirit and cozy nights in front of the fire, we must be cautious of things more sinister.

I could write about the Criminal Law (Defence and the Dwelling) Act 2011, which allows for the use of force as is reasonable in circumstances, to protect people in the dwelling from assault, protect property, or prevent the commission of a crime.