Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WS7 · Staffordshire
124
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
WS6 · Staffordshire
67
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Great Wyrley has less crime — 67 vs 124 incidents in February 2026.
Burntwood recorded notably higher crime than Great Wyrley in February 2026 — 124 vs 67 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Burntwood sees higher rates of Shoplifting (17), while Great Wyrley has more Public order (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, Great Wyrley recorded fewer crimes than Burntwood — 67 vs 124 incidents. That is 46% fewer crimes. Great Wyrley is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Burntwood saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Great Wyrley had more Public order. Overall, Great Wyrley recorded fewer total crimes (67 vs 124).