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Burglary Rates in Bentley and Darlaston North

Walsall, West Midlands, England

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

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Bentley and Darlaston North recorded 76 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)

76

4.81 per 1,000 residents

UK average (per 1,000)

3.4

England & Wales

Total crimes (12 months)

1,833

116.1 per 1,000 residents

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

How does Bentley and Darlaston North rank?

Within Walsall

8 of 20 neighbourhoods

UK-wide safety percentile

83th percentile

Safer than most UK neighbourhoods

Monthly burglary trend

2025-05 to 2026-04

8
3
7
6
6
11
3
9
7
6
5
5
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
721
39%
Other Crime
507
28%
Vehicle Crime
236
13%
Anti-social Behaviour
155
8%
Burglary
76
4%
Shoplifting
63
3%
Robbery
36
2%
Drug Offences
35
2%
Theft from Person
4
0%

Property mix in Bentley and Darlaston North

Source: Census 2021 · 5,985 households

Detached 10%Semi-detached 47%Terraced 26%Flats 17%

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

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What this means for Bentley and Darlaston North homeowners

Most homes in Bentley and Darlaston North 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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