Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WS1 · Walsall
619
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
WS4 · Walsall
143
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Walsall has less crime — 143 vs 619 incidents in April 2026.
Walsall recorded substantially more crime than Walsall in April 2026 — 619 incidents compared to 143, a 4.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Walsall sees higher rates of Shoplifting (107) and Drugs (38), while Walsall has more Vehicle crime (27) and Criminal damage & arson (15). 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, Walsall recorded fewer crimes than Walsall — 143 vs 619 incidents. That is 77% fewer crimes. Walsall is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Walsall saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Drugs while Walsall had more Vehicle crime and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Walsall recorded fewer total crimes (143 vs 619).