Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WS7 · Staffordshire
124
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
WS13 · Staffordshire
200
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Burntwood has less crime — 124 vs 200 incidents in February 2026.
Lichfield recorded notably higher crime than Burntwood in February 2026 — 200 vs 124 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Burntwood sees higher rates of Shoplifting (17), while Lichfield has more Anti-social behaviour (42). 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 Lichfield — 124 vs 200 incidents. That is 38% fewer crimes. Lichfield is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Burntwood saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Lichfield had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Burntwood recorded fewer total crimes (124 vs 200).