Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WS8 · Walsall
160
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
WS14 · Staffordshire
29
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Swinfen and Packington has less crime — 29 vs 160 incidents in April 2026.
Brownhills recorded substantially more crime than Swinfen and Packington in April 2026 — 160 incidents compared to 29, a 5.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Brownhills sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (20) and Vehicle crime (15), while Swinfen and Packington has more Anti-social behaviour (5) and Public order (3). 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, Swinfen and Packington recorded fewer crimes than Brownhills — 29 vs 160 incidents. That is 82% fewer crimes. Swinfen and Packington 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 and Vehicle crime while Swinfen and Packington had more Anti-social behaviour and Public order. Overall, Swinfen and Packington recorded fewer total crimes (29 vs 160).