Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WS6 · Staffordshire
76
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
WS1 · Walsall
619
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Great Wyrley has less crime — 76 vs 619 incidents in April 2026.
Walsall recorded substantially more crime than Great Wyrley in April 2026 — 619 incidents compared to 76, a 8.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Great Wyrley sees higher rates of Public order (9) and Vehicle crime (7), while Walsall has more Shoplifting (107) and Drugs (38). Great Wyrley is below the national average while Walsall is above, making Great Wyrley the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Great Wyrley recorded fewer crimes than Walsall — 76 vs 619 incidents. That is 88% fewer crimes. Great Wyrley is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Great Wyrley saw higher rates of Public order and Vehicle crime while Walsall had more Shoplifting and Drugs. Overall, Great Wyrley recorded fewer total crimes (76 vs 619).