Finding the best way to keep your vacant property safe is a top priority but with so many options and methods to consider, knowing where to start can be tricky. Especially if you have a tight budget to stick to.

As the security industry evolves to keep up with new crime waves and break-in methods, there are seemingly more and more devices on the market all promising to keep your property protected, safe and secure. However, while some security methods do a really good job of keeping criminals out, not all of them are as effective as they might seem. This week we’re using data from the Crime Survey for England and Wales (CSEW), to work out which vacant property security methods work, and which don’t.