Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WS13 · Staffordshire
200
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
WS1 · Walsall
579
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Lichfield has less crime — 200 vs 579 incidents in February 2026.
Walsall recorded substantially more crime than Lichfield in February 2026 — 579 incidents compared to 200, a 2.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Lichfield sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (42) and Vehicle crime (29), while Walsall has more Shoplifting (111) and Criminal damage & arson (55). 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 February 2026 Police data, Lichfield recorded fewer crimes than Walsall — 200 vs 579 incidents. That is 65% fewer crimes. Walsall is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Lichfield saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Vehicle crime while Walsall had more Shoplifting and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Lichfield recorded fewer total crimes (200 vs 579).