Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WS11 · Staffordshire
154
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
WS4 · Walsall
122
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Walsall has less crime — 122 vs 154 incidents in February 2026.
Cannock saw somewhat more crime than Walsall in February 2026 (154 vs 122 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Cannock sees higher rates of Shoplifting (26) and Anti-social behaviour (16), while Walsall has more Criminal damage & arson (20) and Vehicle crime (14). 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, Walsall recorded fewer crimes than Cannock — 122 vs 154 incidents. That is 21% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Cannock saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Anti-social behaviour while Walsall had more Criminal damage & arson and Vehicle crime. Overall, Walsall recorded fewer total crimes (122 vs 154).