Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WV12 · Walsall
186
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
WV6 · Wolverhampton
73
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Wolverhampton has less crime — 73 vs 186 incidents in February 2026.
Willenhall recorded substantially more crime than Wolverhampton in February 2026 — 186 incidents compared to 73, a 2.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Willenhall sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (21) and Criminal damage & arson (19), while Wolverhampton has more Shoplifting (15) and Anti-social behaviour (6). 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, Wolverhampton recorded fewer crimes than Willenhall — 73 vs 186 incidents. That is 61% fewer crimes. Wolverhampton is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Willenhall saw higher rates of Vehicle crime and Criminal damage & arson while Wolverhampton had more Shoplifting and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Wolverhampton recorded fewer total crimes (73 vs 186).