Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WS7 · Staffordshire
121
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
WV11 · Wolverhampton
165
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Burntwood has less crime — 121 vs 165 incidents in April 2026.
Wednesfield saw somewhat more crime than Burntwood in April 2026 (165 vs 121 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Burntwood sees higher rates of Public order (11), while Wednesfield has more Shoplifting (20). 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 Wednesfield — 121 vs 165 incidents. That is 27% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Burntwood saw higher rates of Public order while Wednesfield had more Shoplifting. Overall, Burntwood recorded fewer total crimes (121 vs 165).