Cannock vs Wolverhampton — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Cannock

WS12 · Staffordshire

158

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences81
  • Anti-social behaviour27
  • Other theft10

Wolverhampton

WV4 · Wolverhampton

108

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences51
  • Criminal damage & arson14
  • Vehicle crime8

Wolverhampton has less crime — 108 vs 158 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Cannock saw somewhat more crime than Wolverhampton in April 2026 (158 vs 108 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Cannock sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (27) and Other theft (10), while Wolverhampton has more Criminal damage & arson (14) and Vehicle crime (8). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Cannock or Wolverhampton safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Wolverhampton recorded fewer crimes than Cannock — 108 vs 158 incidents. That is 32% fewer crimes.

What are the main differences in crime between Cannock and Wolverhampton?

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Cannock saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Other theft while Wolverhampton had more Criminal damage & arson and Vehicle crime. Overall, Wolverhampton recorded fewer total crimes (108 vs 158).

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