Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WS2 · Walsall
454
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
WV12 · Walsall
186
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Willenhall has less crime — 186 vs 454 incidents in February 2026.
Walsall recorded notably higher crime than Willenhall in February 2026 — 454 vs 186 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Walsall sees higher rates of Shoplifting (54), while Willenhall has more Vehicle crime (21). 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, Willenhall recorded fewer crimes than Walsall — 186 vs 454 incidents. That is 59% fewer crimes. Walsall is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Walsall saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Willenhall had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Willenhall recorded fewer total crimes (186 vs 454).