Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WS8 · Walsall
160
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
WV14 · Wolverhampton
269
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Brownhills has less crime — 160 vs 269 incidents in April 2026.
Wednesfield recorded notably higher crime than Brownhills in April 2026 — 269 vs 160 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Brownhills sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (20), while Wednesfield has more Shoplifting (36). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
Full reports cover 24 months of trends, ward breakdowns, outcome rates, and a detailed safety score — from £4.99.
Based on April 2026 Police data, Brownhills recorded fewer crimes than Wednesfield — 160 vs 269 incidents. That is 41% fewer crimes. Wednesfield is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Brownhills saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Wednesfield had more Shoplifting. Overall, Brownhills recorded fewer total crimes (160 vs 269).