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Burglary Rates in Brierley Hill & Wordsley South

Dudley, West Midlands, England

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

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Brierley Hill & Wordsley South recorded 105 burglaries in the last 12 months. That puts burglary 58% above the UK average, so a professionally installed alarm system is a smart investment.

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Burglaries (12 months)

105

5.35 per 1,000 residents

UK average (per 1,000)

3.4

England & Wales

Total crimes (12 months)

2,764

140.9 per 1,000 residents

58% above the UK average37% above the West Midlands regional average

How does Brierley Hill & Wordsley South rank?

Within Dudley

10 of 24 neighbourhoods

UK-wide safety percentile

87th percentile

Safer than most UK neighbourhoods

Monthly burglary trend

2025-05 to 2026-04

9
6
6
11
9
13
4
9
16
6
7
9
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
1071
39%
Other Crime
610
22%
Shoplifting
541
20%
Vehicle Crime
177
6%
Anti-social Behaviour
136
5%
Burglary
105
4%
Drug Offences
66
2%
Robbery
43
2%
Theft from Person
15
1%

Property mix in Brierley Hill & Wordsley South

Source: Census 2021 · 8,785 households

Detached 9%Semi-detached 46%Terraced 20%Flats 24%

The most common property type in Brierley Hill & Wordsley South is Semi-detached. Property type is one of the key factors that influences burglary risk.

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What this means for Brierley Hill & Wordsley South homeowners

Most homes in Brierley Hill & Wordsley South 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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