Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WS15 · Staffordshire
127
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
WS4 · Walsall
143
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Brereton has less crime — 127 vs 143 incidents in April 2026.
Brereton and Walsall recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 127 and 143 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Brereton sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (21) and Shoplifting (15), while Walsall has more Vehicle crime (27) and Criminal damage & arson (15). 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, Brereton recorded fewer crimes than Walsall — 127 vs 143 incidents. That is 11% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Brereton saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Shoplifting while Walsall had more Vehicle crime and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Brereton recorded fewer total crimes (127 vs 143).