Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WS1 · Walsall
619
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
WV12 · Walsall
150
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Willenhall has less crime — 150 vs 619 incidents in April 2026.
Walsall recorded substantially more crime than Willenhall in April 2026 — 619 incidents compared to 150, a 4.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Walsall sees higher rates of Shoplifting (107) and Drugs (38), 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 Walsall — 150 vs 619 incidents. That is 76% fewer crimes. Walsall is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Walsall saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Drugs while Willenhall had more Criminal damage & arson and Vehicle crime. Overall, Willenhall recorded fewer total crimes (150 vs 619).