Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WS7 · Staffordshire
124
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
WS12 · Staffordshire
137
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Burntwood has less crime — 124 vs 137 incidents in February 2026.
Burntwood and Cannock recorded very similar overall crime levels in February 2026 — 124 and 137 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Burntwood sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (15), while Cannock has more Anti-social behaviour (25). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Burntwood recorded fewer crimes than Cannock — 124 vs 137 incidents. That is 9% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Burntwood saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Cannock had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Burntwood recorded fewer total crimes (124 vs 137).