Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WS15 · Staffordshire
127
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
WS7 · Staffordshire
121
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Burntwood has less crime — 121 vs 127 incidents in April 2026.
Brereton and Burntwood recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 127 and 121 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Brereton sees higher rates of Shoplifting (15), while Burntwood has more Public order (11). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Burntwood recorded fewer crimes than Brereton — 121 vs 127 incidents. That is 5% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Brereton saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Burntwood had more Public order. Overall, Burntwood recorded fewer total crimes (121 vs 127).