Burglary Rates in Shaw
Oldham, North West, England
Data: 2025-05 to 2026-04 · Source: data.police.uk
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Greater Manchester Police has not submitted street-level data to data.police.uk since 2019. We cannot show neighbourhood-level figures for Shaw.
Across the force area (Year to September 2025), GMP recorded 3.02 burglaries per 1,000 residents, 10.4% below the national average.
Source: gmp.police.uk
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Get My Free QuotesProperty mix in Shaw
Source: Census 2021 · 5,514 households
The most common property type in Shaw is Terraced. Property type is one of the key factors that influences burglary risk.
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What this means for Shaw homeowners
Most homes in Shaw are terraced, 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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Get My Free QuotesCrime 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.