Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WS8 · Walsall
96
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
WS5 · Walsall
116
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Brownhills has less crime — 96 vs 116 incidents in February 2026.
Walsall saw somewhat more crime than Brownhills in February 2026 (116 vs 96 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Brownhills sees higher rates of Shoplifting (10), while Walsall has more Vehicle crime (15). 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 Walsall — 96 vs 116 incidents. That is 17% 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 Shoplifting while Walsall had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Brownhills recorded fewer total crimes (96 vs 116).