Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WS13 · Staffordshire
232
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
WV1 · Wolverhampton
537
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Lichfield has less crime — 232 vs 537 incidents in April 2026.
Wolverhampton recorded notably higher crime than Lichfield in April 2026 — 537 vs 232 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Lichfield sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (48), while Wolverhampton has more Public order (38). Both areas are above the national average for recorded crime; the full 24-month reports break down the trends and outcomes in detail.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Lichfield recorded fewer crimes than Wolverhampton — 232 vs 537 incidents. That is 57% fewer crimes. Wolverhampton is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Lichfield saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while Wolverhampton had more Public order. Overall, Lichfield recorded fewer total crimes (232 vs 537).