Parents urged to reassure children after a burglary

Burglaries can be “particularly devastating” for families and parents need to help their children feel safe again in their homes, according to a leading victims support group.

Crime Victims Helpline said it was important that children were allowed talk about their feelings after a break-in.

Its report for 2014 shows that burglary and theft account for 29% of calls — the biggest single crime category for callers.