Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WS8 · Walsall
96
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
WS13 · Staffordshire
200
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Brownhills has less crime — 96 vs 200 incidents in February 2026.
Lichfield recorded notably higher crime than Brownhills in February 2026 — 200 vs 96 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Brownhills sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (13) and Shoplifting (10), while Lichfield has more Anti-social behaviour (42) and Vehicle crime (29). Brownhills is below the national average while Lichfield is above, making Brownhills the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Brownhills recorded fewer crimes than Lichfield — 96 vs 200 incidents. That is 52% fewer crimes. Brownhills is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Brownhills saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson and Shoplifting while Lichfield had more Anti-social behaviour and Vehicle crime. Overall, Brownhills recorded fewer total crimes (96 vs 200).