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Burglary Rates in Great Barr with Yew Tree

Sandwell, West Midlands, England

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

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Great Barr with Yew Tree recorded 31 burglaries in the last 12 months. Burglary here is 39% below the UK average. A good alarm system helps keep it that way.

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Burglaries (12 months)

31

2.08 per 1,000 residents

UK average (per 1,000)

3.4

England & Wales

Total crimes (12 months)

945

63.5 per 1,000 residents

39% below the UK average47% below the West Midlands regional average

How does Great Barr with Yew Tree rank?

Within Sandwell

24 of 24 neighbourhoods

UK-wide safety percentile

35th percentile

Around the UK mid-range

Monthly burglary trend

2025-05 to 2026-04

1
3
7
1
4
5
3
1
2
2
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
444
47%
Other Crime
230
24%
Vehicle Crime
153
16%
Anti-social Behaviour
39
4%
Burglary
31
3%
Drug Offences
20
2%
Robbery
13
1%
Shoplifting
11
1%
Theft from Person
4
0%

Property mix in Great Barr with Yew Tree

Source: Census 2021 · 5,661 households

Detached 24%Semi-detached 50%Terraced 13%Flats 12%

The most common property type in Great Barr with Yew Tree is Semi-detached. Property type is one of the key factors that influences burglary risk.

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What this means for Great Barr with Yew Tree homeowners

Most homes in Great Barr with Yew Tree 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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