Do YOU live in one of the 50 worst burglary hotspots in Britain?

Returning home to find your property ransacked by burglars is a nightmare scenario faced by thousands of people across the UK each year. A Birmingham postcode records the highest number of burglary claims, according to new data. The B15 area, covering Edgbaston and nearby districts, shows 57.7 burglary-related insurance claims per 1,000 home insurance quotes from early 2021 through 2024. Edgbaston is home to some of the city’s priciest houses, drawing thieves; the area hosts campuses of the University of Birmingham and Birmingham City University, and student accommodation can be particularly attractive to burglars who may own expensive tech and be less security-conscious.

The second-worst postcode for burglaries in the period is B94 in Solihull, with 39.2 claims per 1,000 quotes, as reported by MoneySuperMarket. The TW12 postcode, covering Hampton in southwest London where average house prices exceed £700,000, ranks third with 38.1 claims per 1,000 quotes. MoneySuperMarket notes that Greater London postcodes accounted for 60 per cent of the worst 10 burglary hotspots in the UK. In the list, SW13 in Barnes (Richmond upon Thames) recorded a rate of 37 per 1,000.

“Hotspot: Affluent Hampton in south West London is the third most-targeted area.”

Summary of the top hotspots and patterns suggests urban, affluent, and student-populated zones bear higher burglary claim rates, with London postcodes and wealthy suburban areas frequently appearing in the top ranks. These patterns align with the broader understanding that proximity to valuable assets, high foot traffic, and larger homes can influence burglary risk.

“Hotspot: Affluent Hampton in south West London is the third most-targeted area Greater London postcodes comprised 60 per cent of the worst 10 burglary hotspots in the UK, MoneySuperMarket said.”

Contextual notes aside from the core figures indicate that high-value properties, student housing, and dense urban environments contribute to elevated risk. Protective measures emphasized in public discussions include securing entry points, upgrading to high-security locks, and employing additional deterrents like alarms and video doorbells.

Author's summary: A concise look at UK burglary hotspots shows that postcodes in Birmingham, Solihull, and affluent southwest London rank highly for burglary claims, often tied to high-value residences and student populations, with urban London postcodes forming a substantial share of the top ten.

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This is Money This is Money — 2025-11-21

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