Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WS11 · Staffordshire
154
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
WV13 · Walsall
258
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Cannock has less crime — 154 vs 258 incidents in February 2026.
Willenhall recorded notably higher crime than Cannock in February 2026 — 258 vs 154 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Cannock sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (16), while Willenhall has more Vehicle crime (31). 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 Willenhall — 154 vs 258 incidents. That is 40% fewer crimes. Willenhall is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Cannock saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while Willenhall had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Cannock recorded fewer total crimes (154 vs 258).