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Burglary Rates in Small Heath

Birmingham, West Midlands, England

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

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Small Heath recorded 102 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)

102

3.41 per 1,000 residents

UK average (per 1,000)

3.4

England & Wales

Total crimes (12 months)

2,870

96.0 per 1,000 residents

1% above the UK average13% below the West Midlands regional average

How does Small Heath rank?

Within Birmingham

65 of 69 neighbourhoods

UK-wide safety percentile

64th percentile

Around the UK mid-range

Monthly burglary trend

2025-05 to 2026-04

7
7
7
5
5
12
8
19
13
11
5
3
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
1350
47%
Other Crime
705
25%
Vehicle Crime
244
9%
Shoplifting
168
6%
Anti-social Behaviour
119
4%
Burglary
102
4%
Robbery
81
3%
Drug Offences
76
3%
Theft from Person
25
1%

Property mix in Small Heath

Source: Census 2021 · 7,505 households

Detached 8%Semi-detached 22%Terraced 57%Flats 12%

The most common property type in Small Heath is Terraced. Property type is one of the key factors that influences burglary risk.

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What this means for Small Heath homeowners

Most homes in Small Heath 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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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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