Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WS7 · Staffordshire
121
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
WV6 · Wolverhampton
72
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Wolverhampton has less crime — 72 vs 121 incidents in April 2026.
Burntwood recorded notably higher crime than Wolverhampton in April 2026 — 121 vs 72 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Burntwood sees higher rates of Public order (11), while Wolverhampton has more Shoplifting (11). 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, Wolverhampton recorded fewer crimes than Burntwood — 72 vs 121 incidents. That is 40% fewer crimes. Wolverhampton is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Burntwood saw higher rates of Public order while Wolverhampton had more Shoplifting. Overall, Wolverhampton recorded fewer total crimes (72 vs 121).