Crime in Willenhall North: statistics, rates and trends

746 crimes were recorded in Willenhall North in the 12 months to July 2026, 57.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 22% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 328 reports (44% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Willenhall North has the 2,692nd highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Willenhall North was highest in the year to July 2021 (1,531 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (746). Over the whole period it fell 32%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Willenhall North over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for vehicle crime.

The largest increases were in criminal damage and arson (+27%) and vehicle crime (+20%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-74%) and anti-social behaviour (-72%).

Violence and sexual offences in Willenhall North

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Willenhall North recorded 328 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (25.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 44.0% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Willenhall North

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Willenhall North recorded 84 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 27% on the year before. It made up 11.3% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Willenhall North

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Willenhall North recorded 83 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 11.1% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Willenhall North

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Willenhall North recorded 73 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 74% on the year before. It made up 9.8% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Willenhall North

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Willenhall North recorded 39 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Willenhall North

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Willenhall North recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Willenhall North

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Willenhall North recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Willenhall North

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Willenhall North recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 72% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Willenhall North

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Willenhall North recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 57% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Willenhall North

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Willenhall North recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Willenhall North

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Willenhall North recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Willenhall North

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Willenhall North recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Willenhall North

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Willenhall North recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Willenhall North

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Willenhall North recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Willenhall North, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Willenhall North.

Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Willenhall North over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Willenhall North over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.

Willenhall North has an estimated population of 12,904. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Willenhall North sits in decile 4.9, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Willenhall North. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.