Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WS6 · Staffordshire
67
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
WV14 · Wolverhampton
296
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Great Wyrley has less crime — 67 vs 296 incidents in February 2026.
Wednesfield recorded substantially more crime than Great Wyrley in February 2026 — 296 incidents compared to 67, a 4.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Great Wyrley sees higher rates of Public order (6) and Vehicle crime (6), while Wednesfield has more Shoplifting (39) and Criminal damage & arson (29). Great Wyrley is below the national average while Wednesfield is above, making Great Wyrley the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Great Wyrley recorded fewer crimes than Wednesfield — 67 vs 296 incidents. That is 77% fewer crimes. Great Wyrley is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Great Wyrley saw higher rates of Public order and Vehicle crime while Wednesfield had more Shoplifting and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Great Wyrley recorded fewer total crimes (67 vs 296).