Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WS13 · Staffordshire
232
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
WS5 · Walsall
144
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Walsall has less crime — 144 vs 232 incidents in April 2026.
Lichfield recorded notably higher crime than Walsall in April 2026 — 232 vs 144 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Lichfield sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (48), while Walsall has more Vehicle crime (14). 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 — 144 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 while Walsall had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Walsall recorded fewer total crimes (144 vs 232).