Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WS7 · Staffordshire
121
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
WS13 · Staffordshire
232
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Burntwood has less crime — 121 vs 232 incidents in April 2026.
Lichfield recorded notably higher crime than Burntwood in April 2026 — 232 vs 121 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Burntwood sees higher rates of Public order (11), while Lichfield has more Shoplifting (33). 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 Lichfield — 121 vs 232 incidents. That is 48% fewer crimes. Lichfield is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Burntwood saw higher rates of Public order while Lichfield had more Shoplifting. Overall, Burntwood recorded fewer total crimes (121 vs 232).