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Burglary Rates in Longbridge & West Heath

Birmingham, West Midlands, England

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

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Longbridge & West Heath recorded 155 burglaries in the last 12 months. That puts burglary 76% above the UK average, so a professionally installed alarm system is a smart investment.

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Burglaries (12 months)

155

5.95 per 1,000 residents

UK average (per 1,000)

3.4

England & Wales

Total crimes (12 months)

3,032

116.5 per 1,000 residents

76% above the UK average52% above the West Midlands regional average

How does Longbridge & West Heath rank?

Within Birmingham

28 of 69 neighbourhoods

UK-wide safety percentile

90th percentile

Safer than most UK neighbourhoods

Monthly burglary trend

2025-05 to 2026-04

13
7
18
13
13
19
17
14
7
9
11
14
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
1269
42%
Other Crime
664
22%
Shoplifting
334
11%
Vehicle Crime
233
8%
Anti-social Behaviour
225
7%
Burglary
155
5%
Robbery
83
3%
Drug Offences
51
2%
Theft from Person
18
1%

Property mix in Longbridge & West Heath

Source: Census 2021 · 11,604 households

Detached 9%Semi-detached 44%Terraced 23%Flats 24%

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

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What this means for Longbridge & West Heath homeowners

Most homes in Longbridge & West Heath 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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