POLICE and security experts have called on neighbours to join forces to tackle burglaries as dark nights loom.

Over three-quarters of UK homeowners (73%) would like to see more vigilance in their communities, according to a survey by home security firm ADT launched today.

But two-thirds (68%) said they hardly know any of their neighbours after living on their street for an average of six years.

The research comes as new statistics reported a significant increase in burglaries during the autumn months – up to ten per cent in some places.