Burntwood vs Great Wyrley — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Burntwood

WS7 · Staffordshire

124

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences53
  • Shoplifting17
  • Vehicle crime15

Great Wyrley

WS6 · Staffordshire

67

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences34
  • Public order6
  • Vehicle crime6

Great Wyrley has less crime — 67 vs 124 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

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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Frequently asked questions

Is Burntwood or Great Wyrley safer?

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.

What are the main differences in crime between Burntwood and Great Wyrley?

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).

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