Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WS7 · Staffordshire
124
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
WV6 · Wolverhampton
72
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Wolverhampton has less crime — 72 vs 124 incidents in February 2026.
Burntwood recorded notably higher crime than Wolverhampton in February 2026 — 124 vs 72 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Burntwood sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (15), while Wolverhampton has more Anti-social behaviour (6). 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, Wolverhampton recorded fewer crimes than Burntwood — 72 vs 124 incidents. That is 42% fewer crimes. Wolverhampton is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Burntwood saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Wolverhampton had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Wolverhampton recorded fewer total crimes (72 vs 124).