Lichfield vs Wednesfield — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Lichfield

WS13 · Staffordshire

232

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences79
  • Anti-social behaviour48
  • Shoplifting33

Wednesfield

WV11 · Wolverhampton

165

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences83
  • Shoplifting20
  • Anti-social behaviour14

Wednesfield has less crime — 165 vs 232 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Lichfield saw somewhat more crime than Wednesfield in April 2026 (232 vs 165 incidents). Both areas share a near-identical crime profile, with Violence & sexual offences dominating in each. Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Lichfield or Wednesfield safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Wednesfield recorded fewer crimes than Lichfield — 165 vs 232 incidents. That is 29% fewer crimes. Lichfield is above the national average.

What are the main differences in crime between Lichfield and Wednesfield?

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Lichfield recorded 79 incidents of this type vs 83 in Wednesfield. Overall, Wednesfield had fewer total crimes (165 vs 232).

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