By Richard Guttridge

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Thousands of burglaries were committed across Birmingham over the last year – but there were some areas which experienced relatively few as residents slept soundly at night free from crime. We analysed latest police data to reveal the areas which suffer most and fewest break-ins. While classed as low-level crime, burglary can be a traumatic thing to experience and leave victims feeling unsafe in their homes. READ MORE: Ofsted speaks out after visiting ‘worst’ secondary school in West Midlands Get our local newsletters like Black Country News, MySolihull and MySuttonColdfield straight to your inbox BirminghamLive previously reported how Edgbaston , Selly Oak , South Yardley and Stockland Green were the worst-hit areas. But at the other end of the scale were neighbourhoods which suffered much fewer incidents. In some cases, Birmingham policing areas may be smaller and less populated than others, which may partially explain low-crime rates, particularly in urban areas. The area with fewest reported break-ins in the 12 months to July was Chelmsley Wood on the city’s eastern edge with 43. Numbers were also low in Nechells and Weoley. It was less of a surprise to see parts of Sutton Coldfield high on the list, as one of the most affluent parts of Birmingham. Fewest burglaries 12 months to July 2025 West Midlands Police said break-ins fell by 12% between April and August compared with the same period last year, while officers had attended all reported residential burglaries since December 2022, unless victims had requested them not to. A spokesperson added: “We fully understand the devastating impact burglary can have on those affected whether in their home or business environment.”