Burntwood vs Kinver

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    6/100
    Burntwood Staffordshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      56/100
      Kinver Staffordshire Police

      Burntwood vs Kinver Results

      A
      6/100
      High Crime
      Burntwood
      Staffordshire Police
      1,037 crimes / 12m
      ↑7% trend
      28.9% resolved
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      VS
      B
      56/100
      Average
      Kinver
      Staffordshire Police
      345 crimes / 12m
      ↓4.2% trend
      37% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Burntwood
      B Kinver
      Safety Score
      6/100 High Crime
      56/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      1,037
      345
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      969
      360
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑7%
      ↓4.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      28.9%
      37%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Burntwood
      B Kinver
      Violent Crime
      475 ↑10%
      129 ↓2%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      149 ↑16%
      50 ↑79%
      Other Theft
      42 ↓7%
      26 ↓10%
      Vehicle Crime
      69 ↑0%
      32 ↓27%
      Burglary
      35 ↓5%
      21 ↓48%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      64 ↓6%
      22 ↓35%
      Drugs
      32 ↑60%
      15 ↑50%
      Public Order
      94 ↑12%
      28 ↑65%
      Robbery
      10 ↑150%
      1 ↓75%
      Shoplifting
      35 ↓31%
      7 ↑0%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↓50%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      5 ↑400%
      1 ↓67%
      Possession of Weapons
      8 ↓20%
      4 ↑33%
      Other Crime
      18 ↑0%
      9 ↓10%
      Overall Verdict
      B Kinver is the safer choice — scoring 56/100 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 Kinver?

      Burntwood has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,037 crimes in the last 12 months. Kinver has a safety score of 56/100 (Average) with 345 crimes. Kinver scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Burntwood vs Kinver?

      Burntwood shows a year-on-year crime trend of +7% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Kinver shows -4.2% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Burntwood, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (475 incidents). In Kinver, it is Violent Crime (129 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Burntwood recorded 149 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Kinver recorded 50. 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 Kinver?

      Violent crime in Burntwood totalled 475 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 129 in Kinver. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Burntwood and Kinver 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%). Kinver recorded 360 crimes previously (now 345, -4.2%).

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

      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 Kinver has 37%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Burntwood and Kinver?

      Burntwood falls within the Staffordshire Police boundary. Kinver 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 Kinver?

      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 Kinver on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Burntwood and Kinver. 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.