Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WV14 · Wolverhampton
269
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
WV12 · Walsall
150
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Willenhall has less crime — 150 vs 269 incidents in April 2026.
Wednesfield recorded notably higher crime than Willenhall in April 2026 — 269 vs 150 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Wednesfield sees higher rates of Shoplifting (36), 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 Wednesfield — 150 vs 269 incidents. That is 44% fewer crimes. Wednesfield is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Wednesfield saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Willenhall had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Willenhall recorded fewer total crimes (150 vs 269).