Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WS13 · Staffordshire
200
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
WV12 · Walsall
186
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Willenhall has less crime — 186 vs 200 incidents in February 2026.
Lichfield and Willenhall recorded very similar overall crime levels in February 2026 — 200 and 186 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Lichfield sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (42), while Willenhall has more 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, Willenhall recorded fewer crimes than Lichfield — 186 vs 200 incidents. That is 7% fewer crimes. Lichfield is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Lichfield saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while Willenhall had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Willenhall recorded fewer total crimes (186 vs 200).