Total Crime Rate
51.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Burntwood Road area has the 11th lowest crime rate of 26 local areas in Norton Canes , and the 147th lowest crime rate of 318 local areas in Cannock Chase .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Burntwood Road (WS11 9RL) in the last 12 months was 51.7 per 1,000 residents and was 34.2% lower than the Norton Canes average (78.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 12 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , unchanged from 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Possession of weapons ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Public order ( -60.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 17 (≈ 48.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -45.2% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -24.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Burntwood Road (WS11 9RL), the main crime hotspot is near Deer Close. Police recorded 13 crimes here, including 13 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | The Stables | Local resolution |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Stag Crescent | Under investigation |
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