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Burglary Rates in Birley

Sheffield, Yorkshire and The Humber, England

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

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Birley recorded 96 burglaries in the last 12 months. That puts burglary 41% above the UK average, so a professionally installed alarm system is a smart investment.

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Burglaries (12 months)

96

4.78 per 1,000 residents

UK average (per 1,000)

3.4

England & Wales

Total crimes (12 months)

2,189

109.1 per 1,000 residents

41% above the UK average17% below the Yorkshire and The Humber regional average

How does Birley rank?

Within Sheffield

15 of 28 neighbourhoods

UK-wide safety percentile

83th percentile

Safer than most UK neighbourhoods

Monthly burglary trend

2025-05 to 2026-04

18
7
11
6
4
5
11
8
7
5
9
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
604
28%
Other Crime
495
23%
Anti-social Behaviour
408
19%
Shoplifting
400
18%
Vehicle Crime
125
6%
Burglary
96
4%
Drug Offences
42
2%
Robbery
15
1%
Theft from Person
4
0%

Property mix in Birley

Source: Census 2021 · 8,928 households

Detached 6%Semi-detached 74%Terraced 9%Flats 11%

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

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What this means for Birley homeowners

Most homes in Birley 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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