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Burglary Rates in Bournbrook & Selly Park

Birmingham, West Midlands, England

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

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Bournbrook & Selly Park recorded 258 burglaries in the last 12 months. That puts burglary 199% above the UK average, so a professionally installed alarm system is a smart investment.

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Burglaries (12 months)

258

10.09 per 1,000 residents

UK average (per 1,000)

3.4

England & Wales

Total crimes (12 months)

3,208

125.4 per 1,000 residents

199% above the UK average158% above the West Midlands regional average

How does Bournbrook & Selly Park rank?

Within Birmingham

5 of 69 neighbourhoods

UK-wide safety percentile

98th percentile

Safer than most UK neighbourhoods

Monthly burglary trend

2025-05 to 2026-04

28
14
23
34
9
13
12
20
28
14
35
28
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
934
29%
Shoplifting
731
23%
Other Crime
645
20%
Vehicle Crime
295
9%
Burglary
258
8%
Anti-social Behaviour
154
5%
Robbery
98
3%
Drug Offences
69
2%
Theft from Person
24
1%

Property mix in Bournbrook & Selly Park

Source: Census 2021 · 7,209 households

Detached 9%Semi-detached 26%Terraced 49%Flats 16%

The most common property type in Bournbrook & Selly Park is Terraced. Property type is one of the key factors that influences burglary risk.

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What this means for Bournbrook & Selly Park homeowners

Most homes in Bournbrook & Selly Park are terraced, 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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