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Burglary Rates in Cosby & South Whetstone

Blaby, East Midlands, England

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

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Cosby & South Whetstone recorded 17 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)

17

3.09 per 1,000 residents

UK average (per 1,000)

3.4

England & Wales

Total crimes (12 months)

321

58.4 per 1,000 residents

9% below the UK average5% below the East Midlands regional average

How does Cosby & South Whetstone rank?

Within Blaby

11 of 17 neighbourhoods

UK-wide safety percentile

59th percentile

Around the UK mid-range

Monthly burglary trend

2025-05 to 2026-04

1
2
5
1
2
5
1
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
103
32%
Other Crime
78
24%
Anti-social Behaviour
64
20%
Shoplifting
39
12%
Burglary
17
5%
Vehicle Crime
11
3%
Drug Offences
4
1%
Theft from Person
3
1%
Robbery
2
1%

Property mix in Cosby & South Whetstone

Source: Census 2021 · 2,221 households

Detached 45%Semi-detached 42%Terraced 10%Flats 3%

The most common property type in Cosby & South Whetstone is Detached. Property type is one of the key factors that influences burglary risk.

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What this means for Cosby & South Whetstone homeowners

Most homes in Cosby & South Whetstone are 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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