Burntwood vs Wednesfield — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Burntwood

WS7 · Staffordshire

124

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences53
  • Shoplifting17
  • Vehicle crime15

Wednesfield

WV10 · Wolverhampton

212

crimes in February 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences106
  • Shoplifting24
  • Vehicle crime15

Burntwood has less crime — 124 vs 212 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Wednesfield recorded notably higher crime than Burntwood in February 2026 — 212 vs 124 incidents. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Wednesfield records significantly more (106 vs 53 incidents). 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 Wednesfield safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Burntwood recorded fewer crimes than Wednesfield — 124 vs 212 incidents. That is 42% fewer crimes. Wednesfield is above the national average.

What are the main differences in crime between Burntwood and Wednesfield?

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In February 2026, Burntwood recorded 53 incidents of this type vs 106 in Wednesfield. Overall, Burntwood had fewer total crimes (124 vs 212).

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