Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WS11 · Staffordshire
196
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
WV2 · Wolverhampton
514
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Cannock has less crime — 196 vs 514 incidents in April 2026.
Wolverhampton recorded substantially more crime than Cannock in April 2026 — 514 incidents compared to 196, a 2.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Cannock sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (33), while Wolverhampton has more Public order (33). 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 Wolverhampton — 196 vs 514 incidents. That is 62% fewer crimes. Wolverhampton is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Cannock saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while Wolverhampton had more Public order. Overall, Cannock recorded fewer total crimes (196 vs 514).