Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WS2 · Walsall
451
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
WV12 · Walsall
150
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Willenhall has less crime — 150 vs 451 incidents in April 2026.
Walsall recorded substantially more crime than Willenhall in April 2026 — 451 incidents compared to 150, a 3.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Walsall sees higher rates of Shoplifting (58), while Willenhall has more Criminal damage & arson (19). 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 451 incidents. That is 67% fewer crimes. Walsall is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Walsall saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Willenhall had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Willenhall recorded fewer total crimes (150 vs 451).