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Burglary Rates in Brandwood & King's Heath

Birmingham, West Midlands, England

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

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Brandwood & King's Heath recorded 185 burglaries in the last 12 months. That puts burglary 91% above the UK average, so a professionally installed alarm system is a smart investment.

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Burglaries (12 months)

185

6.47 per 1,000 residents

UK average (per 1,000)

3.4

England & Wales

Total crimes (12 months)

3,122

109.2 per 1,000 residents

91% above the UK average66% above the West Midlands regional average

How does Brandwood & King's Heath rank?

Within Birmingham

19 of 69 neighbourhoods

UK-wide safety percentile

92th percentile

Safer than most UK neighbourhoods

Monthly burglary trend

2025-05 to 2026-04

14
20
15
17
20
20
14
17
8
13
9
18
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
1063
34%
Other Crime
708
23%
Shoplifting
496
16%
Vehicle Crime
299
10%
Anti-social Behaviour
197
6%
Burglary
185
6%
Robbery
81
3%
Drug Offences
61
2%
Theft from Person
32
1%

Property mix in Brandwood & King's Heath

Source: Census 2021 · 11,795 households

Detached 11%Semi-detached 40%Terraced 29%Flats 20%

The most common property type in Brandwood & King's Heath is Semi-detached. Property type is one of the key factors that influences burglary risk.

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What this means for Brandwood & King's Heath homeowners

Most homes in Brandwood & King's Heath 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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