Halloween is the worst day of the year for malicious damage claims...

Halloween trick-or-treaters are putting the frighteners on the nation and wreaking havoc on homes, according to new research released today.

Figures from Norwich Union Insurance show that Halloween is the worst day of the year for malicious damage claims to property with an increase of 150% on 31 October. The average cost of that damage is a shocking £900.

It is also one of the worst days of the year for damage to cars, with 20% more claims than a normal day.

The average cost is £1,200 per incident.

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