Crime Rates at Masefield Close, Burntwood, WS7 2HW

Masefield Close area has the 40th highest crime rate of 87 local areas in Boney Hay & Central , and the 153rd lowest crime rate of 342 local areas in Lichfield .

Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.

The overall crime rate in the area around Masefield Close (WS7 2HW) in the last 12 months was 38.7 per 1,000 residents and was 33.3% lower than the Boney Hay & Central average (58.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Other theft with 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Drugs ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -66.7% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 11.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 33.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -49.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Masefield Close (WS7 2HW), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Shopping Area, where police recorded 16 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Sunnymead Road (11 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.