Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WS13 · Staffordshire
200
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
WV11 · Wolverhampton
149
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Wednesfield has less crime — 149 vs 200 incidents in February 2026.
Lichfield saw somewhat more crime than Wednesfield in February 2026 (200 vs 149 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Lichfield sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (42) and Vehicle crime (29), while Wednesfield has more Shoplifting (19) and Criminal damage & arson (13). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Wednesfield recorded fewer crimes than Lichfield — 149 vs 200 incidents. That is 26% fewer crimes. Lichfield is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Lichfield saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Vehicle crime while Wednesfield had more Shoplifting and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Wednesfield recorded fewer total crimes (149 vs 200).