Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WS8 · Walsall
160
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
WS2 · Walsall
451
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Brownhills has less crime — 160 vs 451 incidents in April 2026.
Walsall recorded substantially more crime than Brownhills in April 2026 — 451 incidents compared to 160, a 2.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Brownhills sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (20), while Walsall has more Shoplifting (58). 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 Walsall — 160 vs 451 incidents. That is 65% fewer crimes. Walsall is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Brownhills saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Walsall had more Shoplifting. Overall, Brownhills recorded fewer total crimes (160 vs 451).