Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WS7 · Staffordshire
124
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
WS5 · Walsall
116
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Walsall has less crime — 116 vs 124 incidents in February 2026.
Burntwood and Walsall recorded very similar overall crime levels in February 2026 — 124 and 116 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Burntwood sees higher rates of Shoplifting (17), while Walsall has more Criminal damage & arson (16). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Walsall recorded fewer crimes than Burntwood — 116 vs 124 incidents. That is 6% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Burntwood saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Walsall had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Walsall recorded fewer total crimes (116 vs 124).