Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WV13 · Walsall
258
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
WV9 · Wolverhampton
38
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Wolverhampton has less crime — 38 vs 258 incidents in February 2026.
Willenhall recorded substantially more crime than Wolverhampton in February 2026 — 258 incidents compared to 38, a 6.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Willenhall sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (31), while Wolverhampton has more Criminal damage & arson (3). Willenhall sits above the national average for recorded crime while Wolverhampton is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Wolverhampton recorded fewer crimes than Willenhall — 38 vs 258 incidents. That is 85% fewer crimes. Wolverhampton is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Willenhall saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Wolverhampton had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Wolverhampton recorded fewer total crimes (38 vs 258).