Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WS8 · Walsall
96
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
WS14 · Staffordshire
35
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Swinfen and Packington has less crime — 35 vs 96 incidents in February 2026.
Brownhills recorded substantially more crime than Swinfen and Packington in February 2026 — 96 incidents compared to 35, a 2.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Brownhills sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (13) and Shoplifting (10), while Swinfen and Packington has more Vehicle crime (6) and Anti-social behaviour (4). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Swinfen and Packington recorded fewer crimes than Brownhills — 35 vs 96 incidents. That is 64% fewer crimes. Swinfen and Packington 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 Swinfen and Packington had more Vehicle crime and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Swinfen and Packington recorded fewer total crimes (35 vs 96).