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Crime in Burntwood

Burntwood had 519 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 68.2 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 6th of 15 Lichfield areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 23% above the middle Lichfield area. Crime was up 11% on the three months before.

WS7, Lichfield · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Burntwood

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68.2crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
6 of 15Lichfield rank1st is the highest rate
+11%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common230 in 3 months

Month by month

172 Mar 147 Apr 150 May 182 Jun 178 Jul 159 Aug

Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Burntwood. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence23044%
anti-social behaviour8416%
public order428%
criminal damage357%
vehicle crime316%
shoplifting296%
theft183%
drugs163%

Burntwood against Lichfield

TypeBurntwood per 1,000Middle Lichfield areaChange
Violence30.221.4▲ 18%
Burglary1.72.4–
Vehicle crime4.13.9▼ 6%
Anti-social behaviour1111▲ 5%
Theft and robbery3.25.1▼ 20%

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Brownhills West195.1▲ 10%
Catshill147.70%
Brownhills116.3▼ 2%
Chasetown112.8▲ 16%
Norton Canes87▲ 22%
Burntwood68.2▲ 11%
Cannock Wood24.5▼ 17%
See every Lichfield area ranked on the crime in Lichfield page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Burntwood a safe area?

Burntwood had about 68.2 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 6 of 15 Lichfield areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Burntwood?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (230), followed by anti-social behaviour (84) and public order (42).