"Police Solve No Burglaries in a Third of Britain Last Year as Officers 'Throw in the Towel'"

POLICE failed to solve a colossal 92 per cent of burglaries in Britain last year, a Sun investigation reveals today.

And in a third of the country, cops didn’t crack a single case.

Police failed to solve a colossal 92 per cent of burglaries in Britain last year, a Sun investigation revealsCredit: Getty No break-ins were solved at all in vast areas of England and Wales last year, official figures showCredit: Getty

Meanwhile, less than one per cent of led to a suspect being charged.

Shadow Home Secretary called the figures “totally unacceptable” and demanded Labour get a grip.

has been “effectively decriminalised” in parts of lawless Britain, MPs and policing experts say.

No break-ins were solved at all in vast areas of England and Wales last year, official figures show.

Some 92 per cent of the nearly 200,000 which were completed by cops were closed still unsolved.

Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp branded the performance “totally unacceptable” and demanded get a grip.

Of the 184,783 burglaries where an investigation was finished in 2025, 143,000 were shut down without a suspect being identified — 393 a day.

In another 27,500 cases, a suspect was identified but could not be ­prosecuted, while in 400 cases further action was bizarrely deemed to be “not in the public interest”.

The true number is likely to be even higher as around 45,000 more burglary probes are still ongoing, but they are also overwhelmingly likely to close without a result.

It comes after a string of celebrities and footballers were targeted by masked gangs, including star , actress and football manager .

Further statistics show how half of the probes closed with no suspect identified were ended in the same month as the was reported.

That means as many as 70,000 break-ins were only investigated for a matter of days or weeks.

The worst area for solving break-ins in England and Wales is Colindale in North London, where 131 burglaries were investigated but zero were solved.

The capital accounted for seven of the top ten areas with the most break-ins without even one perpetrator being caught.

Other London hot spots where none were solved were Totteridge and Woodside, Abbey Road, Cockfosters, Maida Vale and New Cross.

In Hampshire, no cases were cracked in parts of Basingstoke, while in the north of Stevenage, Herts, all 78 reported break-ins went unsolved.

Across England and Wales, 1,528 out of 4,536 neighbourhoods where burglaries were recorded had zero solved — 34 per cent.

For policing purposes, a neighbourhood has around 10,000 to 15,000 people.

The worst hit area overall was Leeds, where across four neighbourhoods, 4,414 burglaries were recorded but just 248 were cracked.

Last year’s figures include a string of high-profile cases involving celebs who were targeted by so-called “away day” gangs which strike when they know people are not home.

Ex-Spurs boss for £300,000-worth of jewellery in ­hospital. One man was charged.

Love Island host in Cheshire while the Man City defender played abroad. No ­suspects have been identified.

Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp called the figures ‘totally unacceptable’ and demanded Labour get a gripCredit: Reuters

Ruben’s former teammate by raiders who forced their way inside while the England star and his family were at home.

Actress was also targeted at her Essex mansion, but the crooks were scared off by her ex-Towie star husband .

And stars and wife ­suffered a break–in at their £2million country estate in Suffolk.

Tory MP Mr Philp said: “The ­number-one priority for the police should be keeping the public safe.

“It is totally unacceptable that over 90 per cent of burglaries are going unsolved. The public rightly expected so much better. This comes as no surprise when police numbers are falling under Labour.”

Former detective Peter Bleksley said: “In many ways, burglary has been decriminalised. I may as well give up what I do and become a burglar because, right now, you’re unlikely to get caught and it can be a very lucrative line of work.

Maya Jama and footballer boyfriend Ruben Dias were raided in Cheshire while the Man City defender played abroadCredit: Instagram Michelle Keegan was also targeted at her Essex mansion, but the crooks were scared off by her husband Mark WrightCredit: Getty

“How can you possibly solve a crime if you don’t investigate it?

“Police ask victims now if they know who did it, or if they have CCTV, and if the answer is no, they simply close the case.

“It shows policing has deviated so much from its initial purpose to prevent and investigate crime.”

Police forces were criticised in 2023 when it emerged ­officers did not attend every burglary, and when they did, took up to 28 hours to turn up.

Forces have since adopted a new policy of arriving within the “golden hour” of a report being made.

The National Police Chiefs’ Council said: “In some cases, there may not be enough intelligence or data for police to act on. This does not mean a crime is closed indefinitely or that intelligence or information is ignored.

“The prospect of a successful criminal justice outcome is just one aspect that we consider.”

A Home Office spokesman also told The Sun: “Burglary is a horrible crime that can leave victims feeling unsafe in their own homes.

“Our major police reforms will see a new National Police Service take on national responsibilities so local forces can focus on local crimes like burglary.

“By the spring an additional 3,000 neighbourhood officers will be back where they belong, on the beat, fighting crime and catching criminals in our communities.”

Raheem Sterling’s Berkshire home was ­burgled by raiders who forced their way inside while the England star and his family were at homeCredit: Getty Harry Redknapp had his Sandbanks mansion raided for £300,000-worth of jewellery while he was visiting wife Sandra in ­hospitalCredit: PA