Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WS3 · Walsall
287
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
WV3 · Wolverhampton
265
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Wolverhampton has less crime — 265 vs 287 incidents in February 2026.
Willenhall and Wolverhampton recorded very similar overall crime levels in February 2026 — 287 and 265 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Willenhall sees higher rates of Shoplifting (39), while Wolverhampton has more Vehicle crime (29). Both areas are above the national average for recorded crime; the full 24-month reports break down the trends and outcomes in detail.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Wolverhampton recorded fewer crimes than Willenhall — 265 vs 287 incidents. That is 8% fewer crimes. Willenhall is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Willenhall saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Wolverhampton had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Wolverhampton recorded fewer total crimes (265 vs 287).