Is Your London Home a Target for Burglars This Christmas? 24/7 Emergency Burglary Repairs & Security Services

Published 22 December 2025

Is Your London Home a Target for Burglars This Christmas? How Premier Security London Can Help

The festive season in London should be filled with joy, warmth, and celebrations.

While many people are busy shopping, visiting family, or away on holiday, opportunistic criminals use the cover of darkness and distraction to target vulnerable properties.

Why Burglars Target London Homes During Christmas

During the holiday season, London homes become particularly vulnerable for several reasons

Empty houses while families travel.
Expensive gifts stored in plain sight.
Long winter nights giving criminals more cover.
Increased alcohol consumption leading to lax security habits.

Burglars look for homes that appear unoccupied, have weak entry points, or lack visible security measures.

Signs That Your Property May Be a Target

Warning signs that your home may be under observation include:

Unfamiliar individuals loitering near your property.
Flyers or leaflets repeatedly placed on your door to check if you’re home.
Exterior lighting failures or tampered security cameras.
Fresh scratches or marks on doors or windows.

Premier Security London’s Emergency Services

Rapid Burglary Repairs

If the worst happens and you experience a break-in, immediate action is essential. Our burglary repair specialists respond within minutes, restoring your home’s security quickly. We repair damaged doors, reinforce frames, and replace locks on the spot. Our expertise ensures that your property is not just repaired, but made more secure than before.

24 Hours a Day Callout

We understand that emergencies do not follow a 9-to-5 schedule. That’s why we operate a 24 hours a day callout service, ensuring you have professional assistance any time, day or night. Whether it’s a broken lock at midnight or smashed glass on Christmas Eve, we are always ready to respond.

Boarding Up Services

Following a burglary or vandalism, leaving your home exposed is dangerous. Our boarding up solutions provide instant protection, covering broken windows or doors until permanent repairs are completed. We use strong, weather-resistant materials to safeguard your property and belongings immediately.

Expert Locksmiths and Glaziers

Our trusted and certified locksmiths can replace, upgrade, or repair all types of locks, including high-security systems. We also have professional glaziers capable of replacing broken windows, double-glazed units, and toughened safety glass quickly and efficiently.

How to Protect Your London Home This Christmas

1. Install High-Security Locks

Weak locks are an open invitation for burglars. Our locksmiths recommend BS3621-compliant locks and can install anti-snap, anti-pick, and anti-drill cylinders for maximum protection.

2. Use Security Lighting

Motion-activated lighting deters intruders by eliminating dark hiding spots. Our technicians can recommend and install effective lighting systems tailored to your property layout.

3. Upgrade Window Security

Windows are one of the most common entry points. Our glaziers can fit laminated glass, security film, and locking mechanisms to make them harder to break or force open.

4. Visible Security Measures

Burglars are far less likely to target homes with visible deterrents such as CCTV cameras, alarm systems, and security signage.

5. Arrange for Property Checks

If you’re away, have a trusted neighbour or family member check your property regularly. We also offer scheduled visits to ensure your home remains secure during prolonged absences.

Why Choose Premier Security London?

Fast Response Times We aim to arrive in under 30 minutes for emergencies.

24/7 Availability Always ready, even on Christmas Day.

Skilled Professionals Fully trained locksmiths, glaziers, and security experts.

Comprehensive Solutions From boarding up to full security system installations.

Trusted in London A reputation built on reliability, professionalism, and excellent results.

What to Do Immediately After a Break-In

If you return home to find signs of forced entry:

Do not enter – The intruder may still be inside.

Call the police immediately – Report the break-in.

Avoid touching anything – Preserve evidence.

Contact Premier Security London – We’ll secure your property and carry out immediate repairs.

Emergency Help When You Need It Most

Whether it’s 1 a.m. on Christmas morning or during the busy holiday shopping season, we’re here to keep your property secure.

Our round-the-clock service means you never have to wait for help.

Final Thoughts

Christmas should be a season of peace and celebration, not anxiety about your home’s safety.

We are dedicated to keeping London homes safe with our burglary repairs, 24-hour callouts, boarding up, and expert locksmith and glazing services.