Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WS1 · Walsall
619
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
WS2 · Walsall
451
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Walsall has less crime — 451 vs 619 incidents in April 2026.
Walsall saw somewhat more crime than Walsall in April 2026 (619 vs 451 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Walsall sees higher rates of Drugs (38), while Walsall has more Vehicle crime (38). Both areas are above the national average for recorded crime; the full 24-month reports break down the trends and outcomes in detail.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Walsall recorded fewer crimes than Walsall — 451 vs 619 incidents. That is 27% fewer crimes. Walsall is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Walsall saw higher rates of Drugs while Walsall had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Walsall recorded fewer total crimes (451 vs 619).