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Burglary Rates in Greets Green and Lyng

Sandwell, West Midlands, England

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

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Greets Green and Lyng recorded 73 burglaries in the last 12 months. That puts burglary 41% above the UK average, so a professionally installed alarm system is a smart investment.

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Burglaries (12 months)

73

4.76 per 1,000 residents

UK average (per 1,000)

3.4

England & Wales

Total crimes (12 months)

2,225

145.1 per 1,000 residents

41% above the UK average22% above the West Midlands regional average

How does Greets Green and Lyng rank?

Within Sandwell

3 of 24 neighbourhoods

UK-wide safety percentile

82th percentile

Safer than most UK neighbourhoods

Monthly burglary trend

2025-05 to 2026-04

5
5
6
5
17
4
6
7
3
5
4
6
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
951
43%
Other Crime
603
27%
Shoplifting
186
8%
Vehicle Crime
132
6%
Drug Offences
129
6%
Anti-social Behaviour
100
4%
Burglary
73
3%
Robbery
40
2%
Theft from Person
11
0%

Property mix in Greets Green and Lyng

Source: Census 2021 · 5,479 households

Detached 7%Semi-detached 38%Terraced 36%Flats 19%

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

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What this means for Greets Green and Lyng homeowners

Most homes in Greets Green and Lyng 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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