Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WS11 · Staffordshire
154
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
WV3 · Wolverhampton
265
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Cannock has less crime — 154 vs 265 incidents in February 2026.
Wolverhampton recorded notably higher crime than Cannock in February 2026 — 265 vs 154 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Cannock sees higher rates of Shoplifting (26) and Anti-social behaviour (16), while Wolverhampton has more Vehicle crime (29) and Criminal damage & arson (23). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Cannock recorded fewer crimes than Wolverhampton — 154 vs 265 incidents. That is 42% fewer crimes. Wolverhampton is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Cannock saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Anti-social behaviour while Wolverhampton had more Vehicle crime and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Cannock recorded fewer total crimes (154 vs 265).