Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WS13 · Staffordshire
232
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
WS4 · Walsall
143
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Walsall has less crime — 143 vs 232 incidents in April 2026.
Lichfield recorded notably higher crime than Walsall in April 2026 — 232 vs 143 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Lichfield sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (48) and Shoplifting (33), while Walsall has more Vehicle crime (27) and 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, Walsall recorded fewer crimes than Lichfield — 143 vs 232 incidents. That is 38% fewer crimes. Lichfield is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Lichfield saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Shoplifting while Walsall had more Vehicle crime and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Walsall recorded fewer total crimes (143 vs 232).