Burglary Rates in Oldbury

Sandwell, West Midlands, England

Data: 2025-04 to 2026-03 · Source: data.police.uk

Burglaries (12 months)

3.86 per 1,000 residents

UK average (per 1,000)

3.4

England & Wales

Total crimes (12 months)

2,435

117.4 per 1,000 residents

15% above the UK average2% below the West Midlands regional average

How does Oldbury rank?

Within Sandwell

12 of 24 neighbourhoods

UK-wide safety percentile

72th percentile

Safer than most UK neighbourhoods

Monthly burglary trend

2025-04 to 2026-03

Apr 25

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Crime breakdown

2025-04 to 2026-03

Violence & Sexual

943

39%

Other Crime

599

25%

Shoplifting

306

13%

Vehicle Crime

244

10%

Anti-social Behaviour

122

Burglary

Drug Offences

Robbery

Theft from Person

Property mix in Oldbury

Source: Census 2021 · 7,566 households

Detached 16%Semi-detached 36%Terraced 26%Flats 22%

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

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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 2025-04 to 2026-03.