
New research from PhoneWatch shows a significant reduction in the number of burglaries across the midlands.
The number of burglaries in the midlands fell by 10% in the year to March.
New research from PhoneWatch show the number of burglaries in Laois and Offaly saw a 15% drop, which is the second largest decrease in the country.
That's followed by a 5% reduction in Westmeath.
1 in 5 households in Ireland have a monitored alarm system, which is among the highest levels in Europe.
PhoneWatch is advising home owners to lock their windows and doors and hide their valuables.