Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WS15 · Staffordshire
71
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
WS1 · Walsall
579
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Brereton has less crime — 71 vs 579 incidents in February 2026.
Walsall recorded substantially more crime than Brereton in February 2026 — 579 incidents compared to 71, a 8.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Brereton sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (8), while Walsall has more Criminal damage & arson (55). Brereton is below the national average while Walsall is above, making Brereton the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Brereton recorded fewer crimes than Walsall — 71 vs 579 incidents. That is 88% 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 Walsall had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Brereton recorded fewer total crimes (71 vs 579).