Is WV12 Safe?
Walsall, Willenhall
Data: 2025-04 to 2026-03 · Source: data.police.uk
Overall safety rating
Below average crime
WV12 has 7% fewer burglaries per 1,000 residents than the UK average.
Burglaries (12 months)
100
3.15 per 1,000 residents
UK average (per 1,000)
3.4
England & Wales
Total crimes (12 months)
2,155
67.8 per 1,000 residents
Monthly burglary trend
2025-04 to 2026-03
9
17
10
4
9
10
8
11
4
7
9
2
Apr 25
May 25
Jun 25
Jul 25
Aug 25
Sept 25
Oct 25
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Dec 25
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Feb 26
Mar 26
Property types in WV12
Source: Census 2021 · 13,062 households
Detached 18%Semi-detached 53%Terraced 17%Flats 13%
Neighbourhood crime detail
WV12 sits within Short Heath. For a detailed breakdown of crime by type and month, see the full neighbourhood report.
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Start Free Security CheckCrime data from data.police.uk. Population and household data from Census 2021. Data covers 2025-04 to 2026-03.