Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WV7 · Shropshire
11
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
WS5 · Walsall
144
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Albrighton has less crime — 11 vs 144 incidents in April 2026.
Walsall recorded substantially more crime than Albrighton in April 2026 — 144 incidents compared to 11, a 13.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Albrighton sees higher rates of Drugs (2) and Burglary (1), while Walsall has more Shoplifting (24) and Vehicle crime (14). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Albrighton recorded fewer crimes than Walsall — 11 vs 144 incidents. That is 92% fewer crimes. Albrighton is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Albrighton saw higher rates of Drugs and Burglary while Walsall had more Shoplifting and Vehicle crime. Overall, Albrighton recorded fewer total crimes (11 vs 144).