Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WS13 · Staffordshire
232
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
WS1 · Walsall
619
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Lichfield has less crime — 232 vs 619 incidents in April 2026.
Walsall recorded substantially more crime than Lichfield in April 2026 — 619 incidents compared to 232, a 2.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Lichfield sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (48), while Walsall has more Drugs (38). Both areas are above the national average for recorded crime; the full 24-month reports break down the trends and outcomes in detail.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Lichfield recorded fewer crimes than Walsall — 232 vs 619 incidents. That is 63% fewer crimes. Walsall is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Lichfield saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while Walsall had more Drugs. Overall, Lichfield recorded fewer total crimes (232 vs 619).