Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WS7 · Staffordshire
124
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
WV4 · Wolverhampton
129
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Burntwood has less crime — 124 vs 129 incidents in February 2026.
Burntwood and Wolverhampton recorded very similar overall crime levels in February 2026 — 124 and 129 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Burntwood sees higher rates of Shoplifting (17), while Wolverhampton has more Criminal damage & arson (14). 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 Wolverhampton — 124 vs 129 incidents. That is 4% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Burntwood saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Wolverhampton had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Burntwood recorded fewer total crimes (124 vs 129).