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Burglary Rates in Meriden

Solihull, West Midlands, England

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

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Meriden recorded 34 burglaries in the last 12 months. Burglary here is 25% below the UK average. A good alarm system helps keep it that way.

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Burglaries (12 months)

34

2.53 per 1,000 residents

UK average (per 1,000)

3.4

England & Wales

Total crimes (12 months)

615

45.8 per 1,000 residents

25% below the UK average35% below the West Midlands regional average

How does Meriden rank?

Within Solihull

17 of 17 neighbourhoods

UK-wide safety percentile

46th percentile

Around the UK mid-range

Monthly burglary trend

2025-05 to 2026-04

5
3
5
4
2
3
4
2
5
1
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
240
39%
Other Crime
149
24%
Vehicle Crime
90
15%
Shoplifting
56
9%
Burglary
34
6%
Anti-social Behaviour
23
4%
Drug Offences
14
2%
Robbery
6
1%
Theft from Person
3
0%

Property mix in Meriden

Source: Census 2021 · 5,542 households

Detached 54%Semi-detached 24%Terraced 11%Flats 10%

The most common property type in Meriden is Detached. Property type is one of the key factors that influences burglary risk.

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What this means for Meriden homeowners

Most homes in Meriden are 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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