UK's Burglary Hotspots: Is Your Postcode on the List?
MoneySuperMarket has analysed home insurance quote data from 2020 to 2025 to identify the UK postcodes with the highest rates of burglary claims. The Birmingham postcode of B15, covering Edgbaston, tops the list, with London postcodes making up half of the top 20.
The UK's Top 20 Burglary Hotspots
1. B15 — Edgbaston, Lee Bank
Claims per 1,000: 57.7
2. B94 — Olton, Solihull
Claims per 1,000: 39.2
3. TW12 — Hampton
Claims per 1,000: 38.1
4. SW13 — Barnes, Castelnau
Claims per 1,000: 37.5
5. M12 — Ardwick, Longsight, Chorlton-on-Medlock
Claims per 1,000: 37.5
6. E9 — Homerton, Hackney Wick, South Hackney
Claims per 1,000: 37.1
7. SW14 — Mortlake, East Sheen
Claims per 1,000: 36.0
8. B13 — Moseley, Billesley
Claims per 1,000: 35.9
9. SE21 — Dulwich, Tulse Hill, Sydenham Hill
Claims per 1,000: 35.6
10. E5 — Upper Clapton, Lower Clapton, Stoke Newington
Claims per 1,000: 35.1
11. S17 — Dore, Totley, Bradway
Claims per 1,000: 33.7
12. KT7 — Thames Ditton, Weston Green
Claims per 1,000: 33.7
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13. IG4 — Redbridge
Claims per 1,000: 32.9
14. SE24 — Herne Hill, Tulse Hill
Claims per 1,000: 32.5
15. N21 — Winchmore Hill, Bush Hill, Grange Park
Claims per 1,000: 32.0
16. E8 — Hackney Central, Dalston, London Fields
Claims per 1,000: 31.8
17. N6 — Highgate, Hampstead Heath
Claims per 1,000: 31.6
18. N10 — Muswell Hill
Claims per 1,000: 31.2
19. N20 — Whetstone, Totteridge, Oakleigh Park
Claims per 1,000: 31.1
20. LS20 — Guiseley
Claims per 1,000: 31.0
Source: MoneySuperMarket analysis of home insurance quotes, 2020 to 2025.
Why These Areas Rank So High
B15 in Edgbaston tops the list, likely influenced by its large student population from the University of Birmingham and Birmingham City University. London remains heavily represented, with areas like Hampton, Barnes and Dulwich featuring prominently, often reflecting a mix of affluent housing and dense residential areas.
The good news is that burglary claims have been trending downwards overall, with claims per 1,000 quotes falling by around 15% over the past year.
Does Living in a Burglary Hotspot Affect Your Insurance?
Yes. Insurers factor local crime rates into home insurance premiums, so properties in higher-risk postcodes can face higher quotes. Installing a professionally monitored alarm system can help offset this, and may qualify you for a reduced premium.
How to Protect Your Property, Wherever You Live
Whether or not your postcode appears on this list, a few key measures make a real difference:
Install a monitored alarm system and use it consistently
Fit a video doorbell to see who's at the door before answering
Upgrade older window and door locks
Add exterior lighting or cameras to deter opportunistic burglars
Mark valuable possessions so they can be identified if stolen
Most burglaries are crimes of opportunity, so removing easy opportunities is one of the most effective forms of protection.
How AMCO Can Help
If you live in one of these hotspot areas, or simply want stronger protection, an AMCO monitored alarm system with LiveTalk immediate audio-response gives you round-the-clock coverage, with our team ready to verify and challenge any activation in real time.
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