Walsall vs Willenhall — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Walsall

WS5 · Walsall

116

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences46
  • Criminal damage & arson16
  • Vehicle crime15

Willenhall

WV12 · Walsall

186

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences86
  • Vehicle crime21
  • Criminal damage & arson19

Walsall has less crime — 116 vs 186 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Willenhall recorded notably higher crime than Walsall in February 2026 — 186 vs 116 incidents. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Willenhall records significantly more (86 vs 46 incidents). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Walsall or Willenhall safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Walsall recorded fewer crimes than Willenhall — 116 vs 186 incidents. That is 38% fewer crimes.

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

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In February 2026, Walsall recorded 46 incidents of this type vs 86 in Willenhall. Overall, Walsall had fewer total crimes (116 vs 186).

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