Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WS8 · Walsall
96
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
WS11 · Staffordshire
154
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Brownhills has less crime — 96 vs 154 incidents in February 2026.
Cannock recorded notably higher crime than Brownhills in February 2026 — 154 vs 96 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Brownhills sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (13), while Cannock has more Anti-social behaviour (16). 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, Brownhills recorded fewer crimes than Cannock — 96 vs 154 incidents. That is 38% fewer crimes. Brownhills is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Brownhills saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Cannock had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Brownhills recorded fewer total crimes (96 vs 154).