Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WS7 · Staffordshire
121
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
WS12 · Staffordshire
158
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Burntwood has less crime — 121 vs 158 incidents in April 2026.
Cannock saw somewhat more crime than Burntwood in April 2026 (158 vs 121 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Burntwood sees higher rates of Public order (11), while Cannock has more Other theft (10). 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 Cannock — 121 vs 158 incidents. That is 23% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Burntwood saw higher rates of Public order while Cannock had more Other theft. Overall, Burntwood recorded fewer total crimes (121 vs 158).