Crime in Willenhall: statistics, rates and trends

5,373 crimes were recorded in Willenhall in the 12 months to July 2026, 103.3 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 3% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 2,115 reports (39% of the total).

Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Willenhall has the 321st highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Willenhall was highest in the year to July 2022 (7,049 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2019 (5,138). Over the whole period it fell 0%, 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 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 shoplifting, criminal damage and arson, vehicle crime.

The largest increases were in drugs (+29%) and criminal damage and arson (+19%). The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-59%) and shoplifting (-28%).

Violence and sexual offences in Willenhall

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Willenhall recorded 2,115 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (40.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 39.4% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Willenhall

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Willenhall recorded 633 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 28% on the year before. It made up 11.8% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Willenhall

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Willenhall recorded 615 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 11.4% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Willenhall

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Willenhall recorded 602 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 11.2% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Willenhall

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Willenhall recorded 260 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 59% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Willenhall

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Willenhall recorded 256 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Willenhall

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Willenhall recorded 253 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Willenhall

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Willenhall recorded 231 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Willenhall

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Willenhall recorded 127 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Willenhall

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Willenhall recorded 92 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Willenhall

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Willenhall recorded 77 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 1% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Willenhall

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Willenhall recorded 76 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 29% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Willenhall

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Willenhall recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Willenhall

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Willenhall recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.

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

4 areas within Willenhall, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Willenhall South had the highest rate (154.2 per 1,000) and Willenhall North the lowest (57.8). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.

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 over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Willenhall 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 has an estimated population of 51,997. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Willenhall sits in decile 3.5, more deprived than average. 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. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

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