Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WS15 · Staffordshire
71
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
WV12 · Walsall
186
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Brereton has less crime — 71 vs 186 incidents in February 2026.
Willenhall recorded substantially more crime than Brereton in February 2026 — 186 incidents compared to 71, a 2.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Brereton sees higher rates of Shoplifting (9), while Willenhall has more Criminal damage & arson (19). 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 Willenhall — 71 vs 186 incidents. That is 62% 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 Willenhall had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Brereton recorded fewer total crimes (71 vs 186).