Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WS15 · Staffordshire
71
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
WS4 · Walsall
122
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Brereton has less crime — 71 vs 122 incidents in February 2026.
Walsall recorded notably higher crime than Brereton in February 2026 — 122 vs 71 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Brereton sees higher rates of Shoplifting (9), while Walsall has more Criminal damage & arson (20). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Brereton recorded fewer crimes than Walsall — 71 vs 122 incidents. That is 42% 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 Shoplifting while Walsall had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Brereton recorded fewer total crimes (71 vs 122).