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Burglary Rates in Aston

Birmingham, West Midlands, England

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

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Aston recorded 149 burglaries in the last 12 months. That puts burglary 42% above the UK average, so a professionally installed alarm system is a smart investment.

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Burglaries (12 months)

149

4.80 per 1,000 residents

UK average (per 1,000)

3.4

England & Wales

Total crimes (12 months)

4,063

130.8 per 1,000 residents

42% above the UK average23% above the West Midlands regional average

How does Aston rank?

Within Birmingham

42 of 69 neighbourhoods

UK-wide safety percentile

83th percentile

Safer than most UK neighbourhoods

Monthly burglary trend

2025-05 to 2026-04

13
15
13
8
19
14
10
11
8
12
16
10
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
2021
50%
Other Crime
952
23%
Vehicle Crime
286
7%
Anti-social Behaviour
208
5%
Drug Offences
206
5%
Burglary
149
4%
Robbery
136
3%
Shoplifting
63
2%
Theft from Person
42
1%

Property mix in Aston

Source: Census 2021 · 8,861 households

Detached 8%Semi-detached 20%Terraced 50%Flats 22%

The most common property type in Aston is Terraced. Property type is one of the key factors that influences burglary risk.

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What this means for Aston homeowners

Most homes in Aston are terraced, 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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