Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WS11 · Staffordshire
196
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
WV12 · Walsall
150
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Willenhall has less crime — 150 vs 196 incidents in April 2026.
Cannock saw somewhat more crime than Willenhall in April 2026 (196 vs 150 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Cannock sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (33) and Shoplifting (30), while Willenhall has more Criminal damage & arson (19) 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 April 2026 Police data, Willenhall recorded fewer crimes than Cannock — 150 vs 196 incidents. That is 23% fewer crimes. Cannock is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Cannock saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Shoplifting while Willenhall had more Criminal damage & arson and Vehicle crime. Overall, Willenhall recorded fewer total crimes (150 vs 196).