Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WS5 · Walsall
116
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
WS10 · Sandwell
310
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Walsall has less crime — 116 vs 310 incidents in February 2026.
West Bromwich recorded substantially more crime than Walsall in February 2026 — 310 incidents compared to 116, a 2.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Walsall sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (16), while West Bromwich has more Shoplifting (53). 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 West Bromwich — 116 vs 310 incidents. That is 63% fewer crimes. West Bromwich is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Walsall saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while West Bromwich had more Shoplifting. Overall, Walsall recorded fewer total crimes (116 vs 310).