Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WS6 · Staffordshire
67
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
WV6 · Wolverhampton
72
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Great Wyrley has less crime — 67 vs 72 incidents in February 2026.
Great Wyrley and Wolverhampton recorded very similar overall crime levels in February 2026 — 67 and 72 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Great Wyrley sees higher rates of Public order (6) and Vehicle crime (6), while Wolverhampton has more Shoplifting (15) and Anti-social behaviour (6). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Great Wyrley recorded fewer crimes than Wolverhampton — 67 vs 72 incidents. That is 7% 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 Wolverhampton had more Shoplifting and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Great Wyrley recorded fewer total crimes (67 vs 72).