Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WS11 · Staffordshire
154
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
WV9 · Wolverhampton
38
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Wolverhampton has less crime — 38 vs 154 incidents in February 2026.
Cannock recorded substantially more crime than Wolverhampton in February 2026 — 154 incidents compared to 38, a 4.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Cannock sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (16), while Wolverhampton has more Criminal damage & arson (3). 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, Wolverhampton recorded fewer crimes than Cannock — 38 vs 154 incidents. That is 75% fewer crimes. Wolverhampton is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Cannock saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while Wolverhampton had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Wolverhampton recorded fewer total crimes (38 vs 154).