Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WS12 · Staffordshire
137
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
WS1 · Walsall
579
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Cannock has less crime — 137 vs 579 incidents in February 2026.
Walsall recorded substantially more crime than Cannock in February 2026 — 579 incidents compared to 137, a 4.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Cannock sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (25), while Walsall has more Criminal damage & arson (55). 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, Cannock recorded fewer crimes than Walsall — 137 vs 579 incidents. That is 76% fewer crimes. Walsall is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Cannock saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while Walsall had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Cannock recorded fewer total crimes (137 vs 579).