Crime in Burntwood: statistics, rates and trends

1,900 crimes were recorded in Burntwood in the 12 months to July 2026, 64.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 2% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 789 reports (42% of the total).

Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Burntwood has the 892nd highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Burntwood was highest in the year to July 2019 (2,245 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (1,654). Over the whole period it rose 1%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Burntwood over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. The largest falls were in shoplifting (-27%) and possession of weapons (-18%).

Violence and sexual offences in Burntwood

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Burntwood recorded 789 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (26.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 41.5% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Burntwood

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Burntwood recorded 298 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 15.7% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Burntwood

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Burntwood recorded 167 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 8.8% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Burntwood

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Burntwood recorded 138 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 7.3% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Burntwood

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Burntwood recorded 135 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 7.1% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Burntwood

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Burntwood recorded 112 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 5.9% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Burntwood

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Burntwood recorded 91 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Burntwood

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Burntwood recorded 53 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Burntwood

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Burntwood recorded 40 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Burntwood

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Burntwood recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Burntwood

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Burntwood recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Burntwood

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Burntwood recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Burntwood

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Burntwood recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 56% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the towns closest to Burntwood, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Burntwood.

6 areas within Burntwood, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Chasetown had the highest rate (139.8 per 1,000) and Highfield the lowest (33.6). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.

Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Burntwood over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Burntwood over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.

Burntwood has an estimated population of 29,675. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Burntwood sits in decile 6.8, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Burntwood. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.