Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WV11 · Wolverhampton
149
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
WV13 · Walsall
258
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Wednesfield has less crime — 149 vs 258 incidents in February 2026.
Willenhall recorded notably higher crime than Wednesfield in February 2026 — 258 vs 149 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Wednesfield sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (13), while Willenhall has more Vehicle crime (31). 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, Wednesfield recorded fewer crimes than Willenhall — 149 vs 258 incidents. That is 42% fewer crimes. Willenhall is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Wednesfield saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Willenhall had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Wednesfield recorded fewer total crimes (149 vs 258).