Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WS6 · Staffordshire
76
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
WS4 · Walsall
143
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Great Wyrley has less crime — 76 vs 143 incidents in April 2026.
Walsall recorded notably higher crime than Great Wyrley in April 2026 — 143 vs 76 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Great Wyrley sees higher rates of Public order (9), while Walsall has more Criminal damage & arson (15). 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, Great Wyrley recorded fewer crimes than Walsall — 76 vs 143 incidents. That is 47% 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 Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Great Wyrley recorded fewer total crimes (76 vs 143).