Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WS15 · Staffordshire
127
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
WS5 · Walsall
144
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Brereton has less crime — 127 vs 144 incidents in April 2026.
Brereton and Walsall recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 127 and 144 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Brereton sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (21), while Walsall has more 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, Brereton recorded fewer crimes than Walsall — 127 vs 144 incidents. That is 12% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Brereton saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while Walsall had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Brereton recorded fewer total crimes (127 vs 144).