Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WS8 · Walsall
160
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
WS3 · Walsall
292
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Brownhills has less crime — 160 vs 292 incidents in April 2026.
Willenhall recorded notably higher crime than Brownhills in April 2026 — 292 vs 160 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Brownhills sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (15), while Willenhall has more Shoplifting (42). 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 Willenhall — 160 vs 292 incidents. That is 45% fewer crimes. Willenhall is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Brownhills saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Willenhall had more Shoplifting. Overall, Brownhills recorded fewer total crimes (160 vs 292).