Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WS7 · Staffordshire
121
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
WV12 · Walsall
150
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Burntwood has less crime — 121 vs 150 incidents in April 2026.
Willenhall saw somewhat more crime than Burntwood in April 2026 (150 vs 121 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Burntwood sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (16) and Public order (11), while Willenhall has more Criminal damage & arson (19) and Vehicle crime (14). 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 Willenhall — 121 vs 150 incidents. That is 19% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Burntwood saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Public order while Willenhall had more Criminal damage & arson and Vehicle crime. Overall, Burntwood recorded fewer total crimes (121 vs 150).