Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WS12 · Staffordshire
137
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
WS3 · Walsall
287
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Cannock has less crime — 137 vs 287 incidents in February 2026.
Willenhall recorded notably higher crime than Cannock in February 2026 — 287 vs 137 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Cannock sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (25), while Willenhall has more Vehicle crime (25). 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 — 137 vs 287 incidents. That is 52% 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 (137 vs 287).