Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WS8 · Walsall
160
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
WS7 · Staffordshire
121
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Burntwood has less crime — 121 vs 160 incidents in April 2026.
Brownhills saw somewhat more crime than Burntwood in April 2026 (160 vs 121 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Brownhills sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (20) and Vehicle crime (15), while Burntwood has more Anti-social behaviour (16) and 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 Brownhills — 121 vs 160 incidents. That is 24% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Brownhills saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson and Vehicle crime while Burntwood had more Anti-social behaviour and Public order. Overall, Burntwood recorded fewer total crimes (121 vs 160).