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Burglary Rates in Oakengates & Ketley Bank

Telford and Wrekin, West Midlands, England

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

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Oakengates & Ketley Bank recorded 66 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)

66

3.66 per 1,000 residents

UK average (per 1,000)

3.4

England & Wales

Total crimes (12 months)

1,605

89.0 per 1,000 residents

8% above the UK average6% below the West Midlands regional average

How does Oakengates & Ketley Bank rank?

Within Telford and Wrekin

7 of 32 neighbourhoods

UK-wide safety percentile

69th percentile

Around the UK mid-range

Monthly burglary trend

2025-05 to 2026-04

3
5
6
5
11
7
10
6
2
7
4
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
619
39%
Other Crime
406
25%
Anti-social Behaviour
270
17%
Shoplifting
98
6%
Burglary
66
4%
Vehicle Crime
58
4%
Drug Offences
56
3%
Robbery
26
2%
Theft from Person
6
0%

Property mix in Oakengates & Ketley Bank

Source: Census 2021 · 7,759 households

Detached 23%Semi-detached 49%Terraced 14%Flats 13%

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

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What this means for Oakengates & Ketley Bank homeowners

Most homes in Oakengates & Ketley Bank 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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