Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WS12 · Staffordshire
137
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
WV12 · Walsall
186
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Cannock has less crime — 137 vs 186 incidents in February 2026.
Willenhall saw somewhat more crime than Cannock in February 2026 (186 vs 137 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Cannock sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (25) and Shoplifting (13), while Willenhall has more Vehicle crime (21) and 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 February 2026 Police data, Cannock recorded fewer crimes than Willenhall — 137 vs 186 incidents. That is 26% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Cannock saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Shoplifting while Willenhall had more Vehicle crime and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Cannock recorded fewer total crimes (137 vs 186).