Burntwood Crime Rate February 2026 | Monthly Statistics

Burntwood's crime profile in February 2026 reveals a striking balance between property and violent crime, with violent offences narrowly edging ahead of property crimes for the first time in recent records. The overall crime rate of 4.6 per 1,000 residents places the area 28.1% below the UK average of 6.4 per 1,000, reflecting a consistently safer environment compared to national trends. Violence and sexual offences dominate the crime picture, accounting for 40.6% of all reported incidents, followed closely by vehicle crime and shoplifting. This distribution suggests a combination of local demographics and environmental factors. As a built-up area within Lichfield, Burntwood's proximity to commuter routes and retail hubs likely contributes to higher vehicle crime rates, while its relatively compact urban layout may reduce opportunities for burglary compared to more sprawling areas. The seasonal context of February—a winter month marked by reduced outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull—may partly explain the lower overall crime rate compared to busier summer months. However, the persistent presence of violence and sexual offences, which remain 18% below the UK average, indicates ongoing challenges in addressing community safety. The relatively low rates of anti-social behaviour (45% below UK average) and criminal damage (57% below UK average) suggest that local initiatives or environmental factors may be effectively mitigating these issues. This month's data underscores the need to maintain targeted interventions for violent crime while leveraging existing strategies that have kept other crime types below national benchmarks.

February 2026 saw notable shifts in Burntwood's crime mix, with violent crimes outnumbering property crimes for the first time this year. Among the most significant changes, shoplifting increased by 30.8% (13 to 17 incidents), a trend that may reflect seasonal fluctuations in retail activity or targeted policing efforts. Conversely, anti-social behaviour dropped by 39.1% (23 to 14 incidents), potentially linked to colder weather reducing public gatherings. The rise in drug-related offences—doubling from one to two incidents—raises questions about local enforcement patterns or unmet community needs. Vehicle crime remains a persistent concern, with Burntwood's rate of 0.6 per 1,000 residents 71% above the UK average of 0.3 per 1,000. This disparity highlights the area's vulnerability to vehicle-related offences, likely tied to its role as a commuter corridor. Robbery incidents fell by 50% (from two to one), a decline that may reflect successful crime prevention strategies or temporary changes in criminal activity. The balance between violent and property crime offers a critical insight for residents: while property crime remains a concern, the area's lower violent crime rate (1.9 per 1,000) compared to the UK average (2.3 per 1,000) suggests that targeted community programmes may be yielding results. However, the 71% excess in vehicle crime underscores a specific vulnerability that warrants continued attention.

Burntwood's crime rate in February 2026 fell 10.4% compared to January's 5.1 per 1,000, marking a continued downward trend. This reduction, though modest, aligns with the area's broader pattern of maintaining rates well below the UK average. On a daily basis, residents faced approximately five reported crimes per day, a figure that, while seemingly high, must be contextualised within Burntwood's population of 30,283. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 219 residents—a ratio that, when compared to the UK's typically higher exposure rates, reinforces the area's relative safety. This population-scaled perspective is particularly valuable for residents assessing risk: the likelihood of experiencing a crime in Burntwood remains significantly lower than in many comparable urban centres. The contrast with the UK average is most pronounced in specific categories, such as vehicle crime (71% above UK rates) and anti-social behaviour (45% below UK rates). These disparities highlight the area's unique characteristics, including its commuter-oriented infrastructure and potentially lower levels of public disorder. While the 28.1% gap below the national average is encouraging, the 71% excess in vehicle crime suggests that targeted interventions in this category could further enhance the area's safety profile. The month-on-month decline also indicates that local policing strategies may be effectively addressing emerging trends, though sustained effort will be needed to maintain this progress.