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Burglary Rates in Short Heath

Walsall, West Midlands, England

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

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Short Heath recorded 38 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)

38

3.26 per 1,000 residents

UK average (per 1,000)

3.4

England & Wales

Total crimes (12 months)

862

73.9 per 1,000 residents

4% below the UK average17% below the West Midlands regional average

How does Short Heath rank?

Within Walsall

15 of 20 neighbourhoods

UK-wide safety percentile

62th percentile

Around the UK mid-range

Monthly burglary trend

2025-05 to 2026-04

4
6
2
2
2
2
5
2
3
7
1
2
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
418
48%
Other Crime
253
29%
Vehicle Crime
79
9%
Burglary
38
4%
Anti-social Behaviour
25
3%
Shoplifting
25
3%
Drug Offences
14
2%
Robbery
6
1%
Theft from Person
4
0%

Property mix in Short Heath

Source: Census 2021 · 4,992 households

Detached 16%Semi-detached 51%Terraced 19%Flats 14%

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

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What this means for Short Heath homeowners

Most homes in Short 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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