Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WS8 · Walsall
160
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
WS5 · Walsall
144
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Walsall has less crime — 144 vs 160 incidents in April 2026.
Brownhills and Walsall recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 160 and 144 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Brownhills sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (20), while Walsall has more Shoplifting (24). 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, Walsall recorded fewer crimes than Brownhills — 144 vs 160 incidents. That is 10% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Brownhills saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Walsall had more Shoplifting. Overall, Walsall recorded fewer total crimes (144 vs 160).