Insurance company finds alarm system owners not setting systems due to possibility of false alarms |

BY MARTIN WILLIAMS
THOUSANDS of people across Wales are sacrificing home security by not activating burglar alarms.
A staggering 81% of people in Wales surveyed by Swinton Insurance revealed they do not set house alarms because they leave their pets indoors.
This was followed by them worrying about young children setting them off during the night (21%) and forgetfulness accounting for 7%.
Failing to activate an alarm which is declared in your home insurance policy could invalidate your insurance and prevent you from be reimbursed.
Steve Chelton, insurer development manager at Swinton, said: “Burglar alarms are an excellent way to secure your home.
“But our research has shown a worrying trend of home owners not switching them on because of their pets.