Police Record Over 154,000 Residential Burglaries in England and Wales
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Police Record Over 154,000 Residential Burglaries in England and Wales

By The Property AI Team · 2 August 2026 · 1 min read

Editor's note: This brief was summarised by The Property AI Team from a report by This Is Money Mortgages. Read the original article for full details.

Burglary Rates Drop Across England and Wales

Police recorded 154,161 residential burglaries across England and Wales in the 12 months to December 2025. This figure represents a 12% drop compared to the previous year.

Letting agents and inventory clerks may wish to note these trends when advising clients on property security and risk. The report highlights areas where residents were most likely to experience a break-in during the period covered.


Source: This Is Money Mortgages
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