Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WS2 · Walsall
454
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
WS4 · Walsall
122
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Walsall has less crime — 122 vs 454 incidents in February 2026.
Walsall recorded substantially more crime than Walsall in February 2026 — 454 incidents compared to 122, a 3.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Walsall sees higher rates of Shoplifting (54), while Walsall has more 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 Walsall — 122 vs 454 incidents. That is 73% fewer crimes. Walsall is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Walsall saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Walsall had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Walsall recorded fewer total crimes (122 vs 454).