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Burglary Rates in Darlaston South

Walsall, West Midlands, England

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

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Darlaston South recorded 67 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)

67

3.41 per 1,000 residents

UK average (per 1,000)

3.4

England & Wales

Total crimes (12 months)

1,920

97.8 per 1,000 residents

1% above the UK average13% below the West Midlands regional average

How does Darlaston South rank?

Within Walsall

14 of 20 neighbourhoods

UK-wide safety percentile

65th percentile

Around the UK mid-range

Monthly burglary trend

2025-05 to 2026-04

6
9
5
6
5
6
6
7
5
4
4
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
952
50%
Other Crime
492
26%
Vehicle Crime
186
10%
Anti-social Behaviour
105
5%
Burglary
67
3%
Shoplifting
49
3%
Drug Offences
43
2%
Robbery
21
1%
Theft from Person
5
0%

Property mix in Darlaston South

Source: Census 2021 · 7,514 households

Detached 10%Semi-detached 47%Terraced 25%Flats 18%

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

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What this means for Darlaston South homeowners

Most homes in Darlaston 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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