Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WS12 · Staffordshire
158
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
WV14 · Wolverhampton
269
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Cannock has less crime — 158 vs 269 incidents in April 2026.
Wednesfield recorded notably higher crime than Cannock in April 2026 — 269 vs 158 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Cannock sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (27) and Other theft (10), while Wednesfield has more Vehicle crime (40) and Shoplifting (36). 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, Cannock recorded fewer crimes than Wednesfield — 158 vs 269 incidents. That is 41% 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 and Other theft while Wednesfield had more Vehicle crime and Shoplifting. Overall, Cannock recorded fewer total crimes (158 vs 269).