Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WS5 · Walsall
116
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
WV13 · Walsall
258
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Walsall has less crime — 116 vs 258 incidents in February 2026.
Willenhall recorded notably higher crime than Walsall in February 2026 — 258 vs 116 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Walsall sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (16), while Willenhall has more Shoplifting (41). 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, Walsall recorded fewer crimes than Willenhall — 116 vs 258 incidents. That is 55% fewer crimes. Willenhall is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Walsall saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Willenhall had more Shoplifting. Overall, Walsall recorded fewer total crimes (116 vs 258).