Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WS14 · Staffordshire
29
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
WS5 · Walsall
144
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Swinfen and Packington has less crime — 29 vs 144 incidents in April 2026.
Walsall recorded substantially more crime than Swinfen and Packington in April 2026 — 144 incidents compared to 29, a 5.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Swinfen and Packington sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (5) and Public order (3), while Walsall has more Shoplifting (24) and 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, Swinfen and Packington recorded fewer crimes than Walsall — 29 vs 144 incidents. That is 80% fewer crimes. Swinfen and Packington is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Swinfen and Packington saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Public order while Walsall had more Shoplifting and Vehicle crime. Overall, Swinfen and Packington recorded fewer total crimes (29 vs 144).