Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WS13 · Staffordshire
232
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
WV9 · Wolverhampton
31
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Wolverhampton has less crime — 31 vs 232 incidents in April 2026.
Lichfield recorded substantially more crime than Wolverhampton in April 2026 — 232 incidents compared to 31, a 7.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Lichfield sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (48), while Wolverhampton has more Other theft (5). Lichfield sits above the national average for recorded crime while Wolverhampton is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
Full reports cover 24 months of trends, ward breakdowns, outcome rates, and a detailed safety score — from £4.99.
Based on April 2026 Police data, Wolverhampton recorded fewer crimes than Lichfield — 31 vs 232 incidents. That is 87% fewer crimes. Wolverhampton is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Lichfield saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while Wolverhampton had more Other theft. Overall, Wolverhampton recorded fewer total crimes (31 vs 232).