Burntwood vs North Lichfield

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    6/100
    Burntwood Staffordshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      7/100
      North Lichfield Staffordshire Police

      Burntwood vs North Lichfield Results

      A
      6/100
      High Crime
      Burntwood
      Staffordshire Police
      1,037 crimes / 12m
      ↑7% trend
      28.9% resolved
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      VS
      B
      7/100
      High Crime
      North Lichfield
      Staffordshire Police
      2,129 crimes / 12m
      ↑3.1% trend
      21.9% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Burntwood
      B North Lichfield
      Safety Score
      6/100 High Crime
      7/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,037
      2,129
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      969
      2,066
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑7%
      ↑3.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      28.9%
      21.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Burntwood
      B North Lichfield
      Violent Crime
      475 ↑10%
      762 ↓10%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      149 ↑16%
      320 ↑46%
      Other Theft
      42 ↓7%
      112 ↓15%
      Vehicle Crime
      69 ↑0%
      150 ↑11%
      Burglary
      35 ↓5%
      59 ↑4%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      64 ↓6%
      138 ↑0%
      Drugs
      32 ↑60%
      51 ↑34%
      Public Order
      94 ↑12%
      188 ↑3%
      Robbery
      10 ↑150%
      23 ↑44%
      Shoplifting
      35 ↓31%
      226 ↓1%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↓50%
      11 ↑38%
      Bicycle Theft
      5 ↑400%
      30 ↑100%
      Possession of Weapons
      8 ↓20%
      27 ↑108%
      Other Crime
      18 ↑0%
      32 ↓22%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Burntwood safer than North Lichfield?

      Burntwood has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,037 crimes in the last 12 months. North Lichfield has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 2,129 crimes. North Lichfield scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Burntwood vs North Lichfield?

      Burntwood shows a year-on-year crime trend of +7% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. North Lichfield shows +3.1% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Burntwood and North Lichfield?

      In Burntwood, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (475 incidents). In North Lichfield, it is Violent Crime (762 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Burntwood and North Lichfield?

      Burntwood recorded 149 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while North Lichfield recorded 320. 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 North Lichfield?

      Violent crime in Burntwood totalled 475 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 762 in North Lichfield. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Burntwood and North Lichfield 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%). North Lichfield recorded 2,066 crimes previously (now 2,129, +3.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Burntwood and North Lichfield?

      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 North Lichfield has 21.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Burntwood and North Lichfield?

      Burntwood falls within the Staffordshire Police boundary. North Lichfield 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 North Lichfield?

      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 North Lichfield on a crime map?

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

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