Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WS8 · Walsall
160
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
WV6 · Wolverhampton
72
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Wolverhampton has less crime — 72 vs 160 incidents in April 2026.
Brownhills recorded notably higher crime than Wolverhampton in April 2026 — 160 vs 72 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Brownhills sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (20) and Vehicle crime (15), while Wolverhampton has more Shoplifting (11) and Anti-social behaviour (9). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Wolverhampton recorded fewer crimes than Brownhills — 72 vs 160 incidents. That is 55% fewer crimes. Wolverhampton is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Brownhills saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson and Vehicle crime while Wolverhampton had more Shoplifting and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Wolverhampton recorded fewer total crimes (72 vs 160).