Walsall vs Willenhall — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Walsall

WS4 · Walsall

143

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences57
  • Vehicle crime27
  • Criminal damage & arson15

Willenhall

WV13 · Walsall

294

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences110
  • Shoplifting51
  • Vehicle crime29

Walsall has less crime — 143 vs 294 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Willenhall recorded notably higher crime than Walsall in April 2026 — 294 vs 143 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Walsall sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (15), while Willenhall has more Shoplifting (51). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Walsall or Willenhall safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Walsall recorded fewer crimes than Willenhall — 143 vs 294 incidents. That is 51% fewer crimes. Willenhall is above the national average.

What are the main differences in crime between Walsall and Willenhall?

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Walsall saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Willenhall had more Shoplifting. Overall, Walsall recorded fewer total crimes (143 vs 294).

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