Home security tops homeowner concerns as front door break-ins surge

Silka says homeowners are rethinking their priorities and budgets after the latest ADT Burglary Report revealed 245,284 break-ins were recorded across England and Wales in the year up to March 2025 – the equivalent of more than 670 per day. Published in mid-September, the report confirms the front entrance door was the most common point of forced entry, with 67% happening this way.

“When a household name like ADT confirms that two-thirds of break-ins are forced through the front door, it qualifies the urgency we’re hearing from homeowners, and that security is driving their decisions,” says Managing Director at Silka, Asa McGillian. 

“But if they decide to upgrade, they don’t want to settle for a purely functional product. They want an entrance door that looks exceptional and performs for the long-term, and it’s this customer we had front of mind when we created the Silka Kärben Collection.”

The Kärben Collection is Silka’s ultimate entrance door, with its carbon fibre-reinforced Thermafill® core and bonded Italian porcelain panels in four textured tones (Corten Rust, Ghost Grey, Dark Shadow and Ivory Coast). Select styles like Angelo and Canova have the option to include slimline LED panels that light up on approach, while smart features such as fingerprint recognition, keypad entry and smartphone app control are fully integrated at the factory. It’s a door built to deliver strength, security and standout design.

SILKA says the newly-released burglary figures highlight a major sales opportunity for installers, with higher-end homeowners actively putting more of their budget towards entrance doors that go beyond the standard. 

“For installers, this report should be a clear signal,” Asa adds. “Kärben combines strength, design and technology in a way that helps secure premium projects and build lasting trust – and that’s exactly where the money is in today’s tougher economy.”

Available to customise through Silka’s online Doorbuilder tool, the Kärben Collection comes complete with matching sidelights and handle options, making it even simpler to specify and quote.