Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WS1 · Walsall
619
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
WV10 · Wolverhampton
258
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Wednesfield has less crime — 258 vs 619 incidents in April 2026.
Walsall recorded notably higher crime than Wednesfield in April 2026 — 619 vs 258 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Walsall sees higher rates of Drugs (38), while Wednesfield has more Criminal damage & arson (16). 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, Wednesfield recorded fewer crimes than Walsall — 258 vs 619 incidents. That is 58% fewer crimes. Walsall is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Walsall saw higher rates of Drugs while Wednesfield had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Wednesfield recorded fewer total crimes (258 vs 619).