Police say 67 per cent of recent burglaries could have been prevented if people had taken simple security measures.
In addition they say statistics show 41 per cent of thefts could also have been stopped.
Officers are now advising people to think more carefully about locking their doors and windows and securing valuable items or placing them out of sight.
Warning of UK nationalism coming to Island
A campaign organisation is highlighting the risks of imported UK nationalism in the run-up to this year's elections.
Fundraiser launched to get Jade another boxing title shot
A fundraiser's been launched to help a Manx professional boxer continue fighting.
Help for people who think they were mis-sold car finance?
What should people who think they've been mis-sold car finance do?
Tyson Fury explains why he moved to the Island
Boxer Tyson Fury's explained why he chose to leave Lancashire to move to the Isle of Man.
Vote which could end bus strike today
After months of industrial action, the bus strike could be set to end today.
Please park considerately for bin wagons, plead commissioners
A local authority in the north of the Island is pleading with residents to park more considerately after problems emptying bins.
Lieutenant Governor to bungee jump for charity
Lieutenant Governor Sir John Lorimer will be getting into the spirit of the Southern Agricultural Show this year - with a fundraising bungee jump!
Five sets of roadworks on one estate in six months
Infrastructure Minister Tim Crookall says an estate in Onchan has seen five sets of roadworks in the last six months.
