Category: Guide

UK Burglary Statistics 2009-2011 [Infographic]

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Check out our very first infographic looking at UK burglary statistics over the past few years. It makes for some very interesting reading and may make you think again about your home security and insurance.
Research has shown that in the UK, burglars strike every 40 seconds. Families with children are likely victims and in 56% of these cases, there is someone at home at the time of the crime and, 44% of these cases happen in broad day light. The Burglary Infographic by Tesco Compare also reveals which areas of the UK are most affected and which strategies are most common, the majority of British burglars use doors to break into homes. Have a look at the infographic to find out more!

UK Burglary Statistics Infographic

Source   http://www.tescocompare.com/

Women at the Oscars – 22 Years and 220 Dresses [Infographic]

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After hunting down the outfits worn by Best Actress and Best Supporting Actress Nominees from 1990-2011, we’ve figured out which tresses and dresses are most and least likely to walk home with an Oscar. Using all the silhouettes, colors, designers, and hairstyles, we’ve formed a few basic categories and figured out the most popular trends over the last couple decades.

Women at the Oscars 22 Years and 220 Dresses Infographic

Source    http://www.usdish.com/

Anatomy of the Forex Market – Infographic

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Anatomy of the Forex Market Infographic

Source   http://www.pepperstone.com/

 

By Instruments
Foreign exchange swaps – $1,8 trillion – 45%
Spot – $1,5 trillion – 37,5%
Outright forwards – $475 billions – 11,9%
Currency options – $207 billions – 5,2%
Currency swap – $43 billions – 1%

By Counterparties
with other financial institutions (hedge funds, pension funds, central banks) – $1,9 trillion – 47,7%
with bank dealers – $1,5 trillion – 37,5%
with non-financial customers (corporations and governance) – $533 billions – 13,4%
private traders – $60 billions – 1,5%