Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WS7 · Staffordshire
121
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
WS1 · Walsall
619
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Burntwood has less crime — 121 vs 619 incidents in April 2026.
Walsall recorded substantially more crime than Burntwood in April 2026 — 619 incidents compared to 121, a 5.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Burntwood sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (16) and Public order (11), while Walsall has more Shoplifting (107) and Drugs (38). 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 Walsall — 121 vs 619 incidents. That is 80% fewer crimes. Walsall is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Burntwood saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Public order while Walsall had more Shoplifting and Drugs. Overall, Burntwood recorded fewer total crimes (121 vs 619).