Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WS8 · Walsall
96
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
WV10 · Wolverhampton
212
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Brownhills has less crime — 96 vs 212 incidents in February 2026.
Wednesfield recorded notably higher crime than Brownhills in February 2026 — 212 vs 96 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Brownhills sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (13), while Wednesfield has more Vehicle crime (15). Brownhills is below the national average while Wednesfield is above, making Brownhills the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Brownhills recorded fewer crimes than Wednesfield — 96 vs 212 incidents. That is 55% fewer crimes. Brownhills is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Brownhills saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Wednesfield had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Brownhills recorded fewer total crimes (96 vs 212).