Burntwood vs Chasetown

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    6/100
    Burntwood Staffordshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      26/100
      Chasetown Staffordshire Police

      Burntwood vs Chasetown Results

      A
      6/100
      High Crime
      Burntwood
      Staffordshire Police
      1,037 crimes / 12m
      ↑7% trend
      28.9% resolved
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      VS
      B
      26/100
      Below Average
      Chasetown
      Staffordshire Police
      715 crimes / 12m
      ↑5.9% trend
      32.7% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Burntwood
      B Chasetown
      Safety Score
      6/100 High Crime
      26/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      1,037
      715
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      969
      675
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑7%
      ↑5.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      28.9%
      32.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Burntwood
      B Chasetown
      Violent Crime
      475 ↑10%
      216 ↑14%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      149 ↑16%
      137 ↑67%
      Other Theft
      42 ↓7%
      29 ↓57%
      Vehicle Crime
      69 ↑0%
      46 ↑15%
      Burglary
      35 ↓5%
      15 ↓40%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      64 ↓6%
      36 ↑0%
      Drugs
      32 ↑60%
      9 ↑50%
      Public Order
      94 ↑12%
      44 ↑22%
      Robbery
      10 ↑150%
      14 ↑180%
      Shoplifting
      35 ↓31%
      150 ↓5%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↓50%
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      5 ↑400%
      2 ↓67%
      Possession of Weapons
      8 ↓20%
      7 ↑17%
      Other Crime
      18 ↑0%
      10 ↓38%
      Overall Verdict
      B Chasetown is the safer choice — scoring 26/100 vs 6/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Burntwood safer than Chasetown?

      Burntwood has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,037 crimes in the last 12 months. Chasetown has a safety score of 26/100 (Below Average) with 715 crimes. Chasetown scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Burntwood vs Chasetown?

      Burntwood shows a year-on-year crime trend of +7% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Chasetown shows +5.9% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Burntwood and Chasetown?

      In Burntwood, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (475 incidents). In Chasetown, it is Violent Crime (216 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Burntwood and Chasetown?

      Burntwood recorded 149 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Chasetown recorded 137. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Burntwood vs Chasetown?

      Violent crime in Burntwood totalled 475 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 216 in Chasetown. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Burntwood and Chasetown in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Burntwood recorded 969 crimes (now 1,037, a change of +7%). Chasetown recorded 675 crimes previously (now 715, +5.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Burntwood and Chasetown?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Burntwood has a resolution rate of 28.9% and Chasetown has 32.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Burntwood and Chasetown?

      Burntwood falls within the Staffordshire Police boundary. Chasetown is covered by Staffordshire Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Burntwood and Chasetown?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Burntwood or Chasetown on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Burntwood and Chasetown. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.