Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WS15 · Staffordshire
71
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
WV1 · Wolverhampton
470
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Brereton has less crime — 71 vs 470 incidents in February 2026.
Wolverhampton recorded substantially more crime than Brereton in February 2026 — 470 incidents compared to 71, a 6.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Brereton sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (8), while Wolverhampton has more Public order (38). Brereton is below the national average while Wolverhampton is above, making Brereton the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Brereton recorded fewer crimes than Wolverhampton — 71 vs 470 incidents. That is 85% fewer crimes. Brereton is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Brereton saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Wolverhampton had more Public order. Overall, Brereton recorded fewer total crimes (71 vs 470).