Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WV14 · Wolverhampton
296
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
WV12 · Walsall
186
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Willenhall has less crime — 186 vs 296 incidents in February 2026.
Wednesfield recorded notably higher crime than Willenhall in February 2026 — 296 vs 186 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Wednesfield sees higher rates of Shoplifting (39), while Willenhall has more Vehicle crime (21). 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 Wednesfield — 186 vs 296 incidents. That is 37% fewer crimes. Wednesfield is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Wednesfield saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Willenhall had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Willenhall recorded fewer total crimes (186 vs 296).