More than half of Britain's population are buying the front door lock that is easiest to break into.

Currently, 76 per cent of burglars use the front door to break into properties and according to the Office for National Statistics, a third of doors broken into had their locks broken.

There is also an alarming 58 per cent who are buying the wrong type of cylinder lock to keep their doors secure, allowing thieves to easily gain access.

To help prevent break-ins, safe.co.uk, the security retailer, recommends buying a cylinder lock that has an Anti-Snap system.

This means that the lock includes a reinforced body with a fake snap line.

Burglars break this as it faces the outside of the door, however the actual mechanism will stay completely intact and the door will stay locked.

Anthony Neary, managing director for safe.co.uk said: “It’s frightening to see how easily burglars are breaking into cylinder locks, and how frequently it’s happening.

"We hope our advice encourages people to replace their locks with Anti-Snap technology, to reinforce the entry point to a home and keep families protected."

For further information on the top 10 Cylinder Locks to buy, visit: https://www.safe.co.uk/safezone/2022/03/top-10-cylinder-door-locks/