Burntwood vs Great Wyrley — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Burntwood

WS7 · Staffordshire

121

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences47
  • Anti-social behaviour16
  • Public order11

Great Wyrley

WS6 · Staffordshire

76

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences32
  • Public order9
  • Vehicle crime7

Great Wyrley has less crime — 76 vs 121 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Burntwood recorded notably higher crime than Great Wyrley in April 2026 — 121 vs 76 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Burntwood sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (16), while Great Wyrley has more Vehicle crime (7). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Burntwood or Great Wyrley safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Great Wyrley recorded fewer crimes than Burntwood — 76 vs 121 incidents. That is 37% fewer crimes. Great Wyrley is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Burntwood and Great Wyrley?

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Burntwood saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while Great Wyrley had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Great Wyrley recorded fewer total crimes (76 vs 121).

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