Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WS7 · Staffordshire
124
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
WS1 · Walsall
579
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Burntwood has less crime — 124 vs 579 incidents in February 2026.
Walsall recorded substantially more crime than Burntwood in February 2026 — 579 incidents compared to 124, a 4.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Burntwood sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (15), while Walsall has more Criminal damage & arson (55). 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 Walsall — 124 vs 579 incidents. That is 79% fewer crimes. Walsall is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Burntwood saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Walsall had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Burntwood recorded fewer total crimes (124 vs 579).