Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WS14 · Staffordshire
35
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
WV12 · Walsall
186
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Swinfen and Packington has less crime — 35 vs 186 incidents in February 2026.
Willenhall recorded substantially more crime than Swinfen and Packington in February 2026 — 186 incidents compared to 35, a 5.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Swinfen and Packington sees higher rates of Other theft (4), while Willenhall has more Criminal damage & arson (19). 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 Willenhall — 35 vs 186 incidents. That is 81% 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 Willenhall had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Swinfen and Packington recorded fewer total crimes (35 vs 186).