Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WV12 · Walsall
150
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
WV2 · Wolverhampton
514
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Willenhall has less crime — 150 vs 514 incidents in April 2026.
Wolverhampton recorded substantially more crime than Willenhall in April 2026 — 514 incidents compared to 150, a 3.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Willenhall sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (19) and Vehicle crime (14), while Wolverhampton has more Shoplifting (52) and Public order (33). 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 Wolverhampton — 150 vs 514 incidents. That is 71% fewer crimes. Wolverhampton is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Willenhall saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson and Vehicle crime while Wolverhampton had more Shoplifting and Public order. Overall, Willenhall recorded fewer total crimes (150 vs 514).