Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WS6 · Staffordshire
67
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
WV9 · Wolverhampton
38
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Wolverhampton has less crime — 38 vs 67 incidents in February 2026.
Great Wyrley recorded notably higher crime than Wolverhampton in February 2026 — 67 vs 38 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Great Wyrley sees higher rates of Public order (6) and Vehicle crime (6), while Wolverhampton has more Shoplifting (8) and Criminal damage & arson (3). 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, Wolverhampton recorded fewer crimes than Great Wyrley — 38 vs 67 incidents. That is 43% fewer crimes. Wolverhampton 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 Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Wolverhampton recorded fewer total crimes (38 vs 67).