Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WS8 · Walsall
160
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
WS6 · Staffordshire
76
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Great Wyrley has less crime — 76 vs 160 incidents in April 2026.
Brownhills recorded notably higher crime than Great Wyrley in April 2026 — 160 vs 76 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Brownhills sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (20), while Great Wyrley has more Public order (9). 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, Great Wyrley recorded fewer crimes than Brownhills — 76 vs 160 incidents. That is 53% fewer crimes. Great Wyrley is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Brownhills saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Great Wyrley had more Public order. Overall, Great Wyrley recorded fewer total crimes (76 vs 160).