Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WV11 · Wolverhampton
165
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
WV12 · Walsall
150
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Willenhall has less crime — 150 vs 165 incidents in April 2026.
Wednesfield and Willenhall recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 165 and 150 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Wednesfield sees higher rates of Shoplifting (20) and Anti-social behaviour (14), 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 Wednesfield — 150 vs 165 incidents. That is 9% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Wednesfield saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Anti-social behaviour while Willenhall had more Criminal damage & arson and Vehicle crime. Overall, Willenhall recorded fewer total crimes (150 vs 165).