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Burglary Rates in Castle Vale

Birmingham, West Midlands, England

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

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Castle Vale recorded 36 burglaries in the last 12 months. Even around the UK mid-range, a visible, professionally installed alarm makes your home a harder target.

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Burglaries (12 months)

36

3.62 per 1,000 residents

UK average (per 1,000)

3.4

England & Wales

Total crimes (12 months)

1,371

138.0 per 1,000 residents

7% above the UK average7% below the West Midlands regional average

How does Castle Vale rank?

Within Birmingham

63 of 69 neighbourhoods

UK-wide safety percentile

68th percentile

Around the UK mid-range

Monthly burglary trend

2025-05 to 2026-04

2
3
1
5
1
7
2
5
3
3
4
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
568
41%
Other Crime
324
24%
Shoplifting
225
16%
Vehicle Crime
79
6%
Anti-social Behaviour
78
6%
Burglary
36
3%
Drug Offences
30
2%
Robbery
25
2%
Theft from Person
6
0%

Property mix in Castle Vale

Source: Census 2021 · 4,212 households

Detached 3%Semi-detached 26%Terraced 40%Flats 30%

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

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What this means for Castle Vale homeowners

Most homes in Castle Vale 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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