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Burglary Rates in Essington

South Staffordshire, West Midlands, England

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

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Essington recorded 20 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)

20

3.83 per 1,000 residents

UK average (per 1,000)

3.4

England & Wales

Total crimes (12 months)

404

77.4 per 1,000 residents

13% above the UK average2% below the West Midlands regional average

How does Essington rank?

Within South Staffordshire

4 of 20 neighbourhoods

UK-wide safety percentile

72th percentile

Safer than most UK neighbourhoods

Monthly burglary trend

2025-05 to 2026-04

2
4
9
1
1
1
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
181
45%
Other Crime
90
22%
Anti-social Behaviour
48
12%
Vehicle Crime
46
11%
Burglary
20
5%
Drug Offences
17
4%
Shoplifting
1
0%
Robbery
1
0%
Theft from Person
0
0%

Property mix in Essington

Source: Census 2021 · 2,056 households

Detached 38%Semi-detached 39%Terraced 13%Flats 9%

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

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What this means for Essington homeowners

Most homes in Essington 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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