Willenhall vs Wolverhampton — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Willenhall

WV13 · Walsall

294

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences110
  • Shoplifting51
  • Vehicle crime29

Wolverhampton

WV4 · Wolverhampton

108

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences51
  • Criminal damage & arson14
  • Vehicle crime8

Wolverhampton has less crime — 108 vs 294 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Willenhall recorded substantially more crime than Wolverhampton in April 2026 — 294 incidents compared to 108, a 2.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Willenhall sees higher rates of Shoplifting (51), while Wolverhampton has more Criminal damage & arson (14). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Willenhall or Wolverhampton safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Wolverhampton recorded fewer crimes than Willenhall — 108 vs 294 incidents. That is 63% fewer crimes. Willenhall is above the national average.

What are the main differences in crime between Willenhall and Wolverhampton?

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Willenhall saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Wolverhampton had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Wolverhampton recorded fewer total crimes (108 vs 294).

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