Ipswich UK housebreak

You would think that being a developed country; housebreaks would be less in the UK. Contrary to the belief, in 5 years, I have heard more examples of house being broken into in UK, than 15 year’s stay in Pune, India.
I was staying in Ipswich, Suffolk with a colleague. Both of use used to work same hours. Someone must have kept a watch and our house was broken into from the back door. Camera, Cash, Phone, Video, Wrist watches a bit of Jewellery – was gracefully stolen. The thief must have taken most of the stuff in our travel bag which had strollers. As that was missing as well.

A local friend of mine warned me to be watchful as the thieves do return after a month. His logic was simple. There are things that you can not live without. So typically in a month, you would have new stock. This time they know your house better as well.

I still thank this friend of mine. I had kept my valuables with someone else who definitely had someone at home.
Apx. After a month, the house was broken in again. This time they could not find anything. The thieves took their frustration on my leather bags etc. which were torn apart. There are many people I know who were mugged (one was beaten badly for a laptop), many whose houses have been broken into. So do take out content insurance. Do check what community you leave in.

-- Updated -- Latest update is even after having a number lock on my bike, it has been stolen. Thinking whether to inform police or not, as not sure they have time to deal with these people.