Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WS11 · Staffordshire
196
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
WV10 · Wolverhampton
258
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Cannock has less crime — 196 vs 258 incidents in April 2026.
Wednesfield saw somewhat more crime than Cannock in April 2026 (258 vs 196 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Cannock sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (33), while Wednesfield has more Criminal damage & arson (16). Both areas are above the national average for recorded crime; the full 24-month reports break down the trends and outcomes in detail.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Cannock recorded fewer crimes than Wednesfield — 196 vs 258 incidents. That is 24% fewer crimes. Wednesfield is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Cannock saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while Wednesfield had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Cannock recorded fewer total crimes (196 vs 258).