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Burglary Rates in Balsall Heath West

Birmingham, West Midlands, England

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

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Balsall Heath West recorded 171 burglaries in the last 12 months. That puts burglary 102% above the UK average, so a professionally installed alarm system is a smart investment.

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Burglaries (12 months)

171

6.83 per 1,000 residents

UK average (per 1,000)

3.4

England & Wales

Total crimes (12 months)

3,397

135.7 per 1,000 residents

102% above the UK average75% above the West Midlands regional average

How does Balsall Heath West rank?

Within Birmingham

16 of 69 neighbourhoods

UK-wide safety percentile

93th percentile

Safer than most UK neighbourhoods

Monthly burglary trend

2025-05 to 2026-04

17
12
13
14
11
8
25
15
11
9
19
17
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
1500
44%
Other Crime
906
27%
Vehicle Crime
264
8%
Anti-social Behaviour
179
5%
Burglary
171
5%
Drug Offences
171
5%
Robbery
94
3%
Shoplifting
79
2%
Theft from Person
33
1%

Property mix in Balsall Heath West

Source: Census 2021 · 8,611 households

Detached 6%Semi-detached 17%Terraced 32%Flats 46%

The most common property type in Balsall Heath West is Flats. Property type is one of the key factors that influences burglary risk.

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What this means for Balsall Heath West homeowners

Most homes in Balsall Heath West are flats, 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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