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Burglary Rates in Bentley Heath & The Royds

Hertsmere, East of England, England

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

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Bentley Heath & The Royds recorded 36 burglaries in the last 12 months. Even around the UK mid-range, a visible, professionally installed alarm makes your home a harder target.

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Burglaries (12 months)

36

3.86 per 1,000 residents

UK average (per 1,000)

3.4

England & Wales

Total crimes (12 months)

788

84.5 per 1,000 residents

14% above the UK average44% above the East of England regional average

How does Bentley Heath & The Royds rank?

Within Hertsmere

10 of 16 neighbourhoods

UK-wide safety percentile

72th percentile

Safer than most UK neighbourhoods

Monthly burglary trend

2025-05 to 2026-04

1
1
2
6
4
7
3
3
5
4
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
340
43%
Other Crime
159
20%
Anti-social Behaviour
157
20%
Vehicle Crime
48
6%
Burglary
36
5%
Drug Offences
34
4%
Shoplifting
7
1%
Robbery
4
1%
Theft from Person
3
0%

Property mix in Bentley Heath & The Royds

Source: Census 2021 · 3,759 households

Detached 18%Semi-detached 51%Terraced 17%Flats 13%

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

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What this means for Bentley Heath & The Royds homeowners

Most homes in Bentley Heath & The Royds 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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