Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WS11 · Staffordshire
196
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
WS6 · Staffordshire
76
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Great Wyrley has less crime — 76 vs 196 incidents in April 2026.
Cannock recorded substantially more crime than Great Wyrley in April 2026 — 196 incidents compared to 76, a 2.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Cannock sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (33) and Shoplifting (30), while Great Wyrley has more Public order (9) and Vehicle crime (7). Cannock sits above the national average for recorded crime while Great Wyrley is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Great Wyrley recorded fewer crimes than Cannock — 76 vs 196 incidents. That is 61% fewer crimes. Great Wyrley is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Cannock saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Shoplifting while Great Wyrley had more Public order and Vehicle crime. Overall, Great Wyrley recorded fewer total crimes (76 vs 196).