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Burglary Rates in Amblecote

Dudley, West Midlands, England

Data: 2025-05 to 2026-04 · Source: data.police.uk

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Amblecote recorded 89 burglaries in the last 12 months. That puts burglary 38% above the UK average, so a professionally installed alarm system is a smart investment.

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Burglaries (12 months)

89

4.65 per 1,000 residents

UK average (per 1,000)

3.4

England & Wales

Total crimes (12 months)

893

46.7 per 1,000 residents

38% above the UK average19% above the West Midlands regional average

How does Amblecote rank?

Within Dudley

13 of 24 neighbourhoods

UK-wide safety percentile

81th percentile

Safer than most UK neighbourhoods

Monthly burglary trend

2025-05 to 2026-04

9
5
7
3
3
8
11
8
9
11
9
6
May 25
Jun 25
Jul 25
Aug 25
Sept 25
Oct 25
Nov 25
Dec 25
Jan 26
Feb 26
Mar 26
Apr 26

Crime breakdown

2025-05 to 2026-04

Violence & Sexual
359
40%
Other Crime
167
19%
Shoplifting
112
13%
Vehicle Crime
106
12%
Burglary
89
10%
Anti-social Behaviour
29
3%
Drug Offences
17
2%
Robbery
9
1%
Theft from Person
5
1%

Property mix in Amblecote

Source: Census 2021 · 8,308 households

Detached 34%Semi-detached 44%Terraced 11%Flats 11%

The most common property type in Amblecote is Semi-detached. Property type is one of the key factors that influences burglary risk.

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What this means for Amblecote homeowners

Most homes in Amblecote are semi-detached, which influences where a burglar is most likely to try. Based on the local burglary rate and property mix, homeowners here may want to prioritise:

  • A visible external bell box to deter opportunists
  • Door contacts on all main entry doors
  • Window sensors on accessible ground-floor and rear windows
  • Smart motion detection for hallways and main living areas
  • A video doorbell or CCTV on entry points
  • App alerts so you know the moment a sensor is triggered
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Crime data from data.police.uk. Population and household data from Census 2021. Mid-2024 ONS population estimates used where applicable. Data covers 2025-05 to 2026-04.

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