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Burglary Rates in Castle

Tamworth, West Midlands, England

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

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Castle recorded 51 burglaries in the last 12 months. That puts burglary 99% above the UK average, so a professionally installed alarm system is a smart investment.

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Burglaries (12 months)

51

6.71 per 1,000 residents

UK average (per 1,000)

3.4

England & Wales

Total crimes (12 months)

1,957

257.7 per 1,000 residents

99% above the UK average72% above the West Midlands regional average

How does Castle rank?

Within Tamworth

1 of 10 neighbourhoods

Safest neighbourhood in the borough

UK-wide safety percentile

93th percentile

Safer than most UK neighbourhoods

Monthly burglary trend

2025-05 to 2026-04

3
3
1
3
4
5
5
5
1
6
13
2
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
640
33%
Other Crime
464
24%
Shoplifting
344
18%
Anti-social Behaviour
221
11%
Vehicle Crime
151
8%
Burglary
51
3%
Drug Offences
42
2%
Robbery
29
1%
Theft from Person
15
1%

Property mix in Castle

Source: Census 2021 · 3,659 households

Detached 24%Semi-detached 22%Terraced 19%Flats 33%

The most common property type in Castle is Flats. Property type is one of the key factors that influences burglary risk.

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What this means for Castle homeowners

Most homes in Castle are flats, 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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