Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WS14 · Staffordshire
35
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
WS4 · Walsall
122
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Swinfen and Packington has less crime — 35 vs 122 incidents in February 2026.
Walsall recorded substantially more crime than Swinfen and Packington in February 2026 — 122 incidents compared to 35, a 3.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Swinfen and Packington sees higher rates of Other theft (4), while Walsall has more Criminal damage & arson (20). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Swinfen and Packington recorded fewer crimes than Walsall — 35 vs 122 incidents. That is 71% 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 Other theft while Walsall had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Swinfen and Packington recorded fewer total crimes (35 vs 122).