Burglary Rates in Blackheath

Sandwell, West Midlands, England

Data: 2025-04 to 2026-03 · Source: data.police.uk

Burglaries (12 months)

3.78 per 1,000 residents

UK average (per 1,000)

3.4

England & Wales

Total crimes (12 months)

1,925

106.9 per 1,000 residents

12% above the UK average4% below the West Midlands regional average

How does Blackheath rank?

Within Sandwell

14 of 24 neighbourhoods

UK-wide safety percentile

71th percentile

Safer than most UK neighbourhoods

Monthly burglary trend

2025-04 to 2026-03

Apr 25

May 25

Jun 25

Jul 25

Aug 25

Sept 25

Oct 25

Nov 25

Dec 25

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Feb 26

Mar 26

Crime breakdown

2025-04 to 2026-03

Violence & Sexual

808

42%

Other Crime

425

22%

Shoplifting

342

18%

Vehicle Crime

126

Anti-social Behaviour

Burglary

Robbery

Drug Offences

Theft from Person

Property mix in Blackheath

Source: Census 2021 · 7,526 households

Detached 17%Semi-detached 47%Terraced 22%Flats 14%

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

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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 2025-04 to 2026-03.