A security expert has claimed there's a mistake many of us make when locking our doors that could compromise the safety of our homes - but there's an easy fix

We're making a big mistake with our home security.

We all know how important it is to lock our doors when we leave the house, and most of us do the same when we go to bed for the night to ensure that we're protected while we sleep. But one security expert has said that many of us make a huge mistake that means our homes aren't as secure as we'd like to think - and it could be giving potential burglarseasy access.

It takes just nine seconds for someone to snap a standard front door lock if they know how, but according to Nick Dutton, security expert and CEO of Ultion, some of us make a mistake that makes it even easier - by not properly locking our doors in the first place.

Nick told The Mirror that 10% of burglaries happen "through doors that aren't locked" to begin with, explaining: "The most obvious mistake that homeowners make is forgetting to turn the key."

He went on to explain that there's a "common misconception" that "one-star" locks - which are British Kitemark certified to one star - can provide "complete protection". However, while one-star locks should protect against drilling, bumping, and picking, Nick said: "Without additional 2-star rated security, this lock on its own won't protect the most common form of break-in - lock snapping."