Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WS15 · Staffordshire
71
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
WS8 · Walsall
96
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Brereton has less crime — 71 vs 96 incidents in February 2026.
Brownhills saw somewhat more crime than Brereton in February 2026 (96 vs 71 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Brereton sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (8), while Brownhills has more Criminal damage & arson (13). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Brereton recorded fewer crimes than Brownhills — 71 vs 96 incidents. That is 26% fewer crimes. Brereton is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Brereton saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Brownhills had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Brereton recorded fewer total crimes (71 vs 96).