Birmingham Construction Site Theft Increase
Updated: 12 Nov 2025 · Category: Construction Security
With a recent spate of construction site thefts across Birmingham, construction site security in the West Midlands has never been so essential. Thieves recently targeted a Codsall new build site and stole thousands of pounds worth of items.
According to Birmingham Mail, the Miller Homes site in Codsall near Wolverhampton was broken into on February 3rd, 2022. Multiple containers were forced open and equipment stolen — one of many such incidents this year.
Fuel Thefts on the Rise
As fuel prices soar, criminals are targeting building sites to drain fuel from heavy machinery. One such theft near Coventry left contractors unable to operate for a full day, causing further financial loss.
This growing problem adds to the list of pressures already affecting construction firms in the region — theft, downtime, and rising replacement costs.
Fuel Crisis and Wider Impact
According to Dr. Annie Turner from Coventry University, “Panic buying or urgent gathering of resources is often a reaction to fear and uncertainty in the environment.” With global instability, rising gas prices, and eco-activist disruption, the UK’s fuel crisis is hitting every sector hard.
Eco protests have closed more than 1,200 fuel pumps in the South of England. The Daily Mail reported that one in three petrol stations were forced to shut after activists blocked major oil terminals and bridges. More than 800 arrests have been made in connection with these demonstrations.
Just Stop Oil Activism in Birmingham
Local disruption has reached Birmingham and Warwickshire, where Just Stop Oil activists dug a tunnel under a key tanker route leading to the BP Kingsbury Terminal. Others blocked the Esso fuel terminal in Tyburn, Birmingham — causing major delays to regional fuel distribution.
Police arrested 68 people in Warwickshire and another 13 at the Tyburn site. Fuel company leaders reported serious business delays as a result.
Escalating Fuel Theft Across the West Midlands
Police have also warned of a surge in “bilking” — where drivers fill tanks and drive off without paying. Over 160 incidents were recorded across Staffordshire in a matter of weeks, while thieves are drilling fuel tanks and draining cars overnight.
In another case, a suspect used a stolen card to steal nearly £3,000 worth of diesel across Staffordshire and the West Midlands.
Security Measures for Construction Sites
- 24/7 manned guarding and mobile patrols
- Secure fencing and CCTV coverage
- Fuel and asset storage protection
- Controlled site access and vehicle logging
- Alarm response and rapid call-out support
With nearly a decade of experience, Eagle Security Protection has safeguarded construction sites and commercial properties across Birmingham, Wolverhampton, Dudley, Solihull, and Coventry.
If you’re worried about theft or vandalism on your construction site, get in touch today. Our SIA-accredited team can provide rapid protection and practical solutions tailored to your site.