Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WS14 · Staffordshire
35
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
WS1 · Walsall
579
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Swinfen and Packington has less crime — 35 vs 579 incidents in February 2026.
Walsall recorded substantially more crime than Swinfen and Packington in February 2026 — 579 incidents compared to 35, a 16.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Swinfen and Packington sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (6) and Other theft (4), while Walsall has more Shoplifting (111) and Criminal damage & arson (55). Swinfen and Packington is below the national average while Walsall is above, making Swinfen and Packington the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Swinfen and Packington recorded fewer crimes than Walsall — 35 vs 579 incidents. That is 94% fewer crimes. Swinfen and Packington is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Swinfen and Packington saw higher rates of Vehicle crime and Other theft while Walsall had more Shoplifting and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Swinfen and Packington recorded fewer total crimes (35 vs 579).