Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WS6 · Staffordshire
67
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
WS5 · Walsall
116
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Great Wyrley has less crime — 67 vs 116 incidents in February 2026.
Walsall recorded notably higher crime than Great Wyrley in February 2026 — 116 vs 67 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Great Wyrley sees higher rates of Public order (6), while Walsall has more Criminal damage & arson (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, Great Wyrley recorded fewer crimes than Walsall — 67 vs 116 incidents. That is 42% fewer crimes. Great Wyrley is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Great Wyrley saw higher rates of Public order while Walsall had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Great Wyrley recorded fewer total crimes (67 vs 116).