Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WV12 · Walsall
186
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
WV3 · Wolverhampton
265
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Willenhall has less crime — 186 vs 265 incidents in February 2026.
Wolverhampton saw somewhat more crime than Willenhall in February 2026 (265 vs 186 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Willenhall sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (19), while Wolverhampton has more Shoplifting (23). 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 Wolverhampton — 186 vs 265 incidents. That is 30% fewer crimes. Wolverhampton is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Willenhall saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Wolverhampton had more Shoplifting. Overall, Willenhall recorded fewer total crimes (186 vs 265).