Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WV7 · Shropshire
28
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
WS1 · Walsall
579
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Albrighton has less crime — 28 vs 579 incidents in February 2026.
Walsall recorded substantially more crime than Albrighton in February 2026 — 579 incidents compared to 28, a 20.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Albrighton sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (5), while Walsall has more Criminal damage & arson (55). Albrighton is below the national average while Walsall is above, making Albrighton the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Albrighton recorded fewer crimes than Walsall — 28 vs 579 incidents. That is 95% fewer crimes. Albrighton is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Albrighton saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while Walsall had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Albrighton recorded fewer total crimes (28 vs 579).