Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WS8 · Walsall
160
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
WS11 · Staffordshire
196
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Brownhills has less crime — 160 vs 196 incidents in April 2026.
Cannock saw somewhat more crime than Brownhills in April 2026 (196 vs 160 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Brownhills sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (20) and Vehicle crime (15), while Cannock has more Anti-social behaviour (33) and Shoplifting (30). 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, Brownhills recorded fewer crimes than Cannock — 160 vs 196 incidents. That is 18% fewer crimes. Cannock is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Brownhills saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson and Vehicle crime while Cannock had more Anti-social behaviour and Shoplifting. Overall, Brownhills recorded fewer total crimes (160 vs 196).