Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WS6 · Staffordshire
76
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
WS2 · Walsall
451
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Great Wyrley has less crime — 76 vs 451 incidents in April 2026.
Walsall recorded substantially more crime than Great Wyrley in April 2026 — 451 incidents compared to 76, a 5.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Great Wyrley sees higher rates of Public order (9), while Walsall has more Shoplifting (58). 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 451 incidents. That is 83% 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 while Walsall had more Shoplifting. Overall, Great Wyrley recorded fewer total crimes (76 vs 451).