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Burglary Rates in Birstall West

Charnwood, East Midlands, England

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

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Birstall West recorded 13 burglaries in the last 12 months. Burglary here is 50% below the UK average. A good alarm system helps keep it that way.

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Burglaries (12 months)

13

1.70 per 1,000 residents

UK average (per 1,000)

3.4

England & Wales

Total crimes (12 months)

380

49.7 per 1,000 residents

50% below the UK average48% below the East Midlands regional average

How does Birstall West rank?

Within Charnwood

23 of 24 neighbourhoods

UK-wide safety percentile

26th percentile

Higher crime than most UK neighbourhoods

Monthly burglary trend

2025-05 to 2026-04

1
1
1
1
3
3
2
1
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
116
31%
Other Crime
112
29%
Anti-social Behaviour
68
18%
Vehicle Crime
40
11%
Drug Offences
16
4%
Burglary
13
3%
Shoplifting
11
3%
Robbery
3
1%
Theft from Person
1
0%

Property mix in Birstall West

Source: Census 2021 · 2,891 households

Detached 34%Semi-detached 53%Terraced 9%Flats 4%

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

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What this means for Birstall West homeowners

Most homes in Birstall West 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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