Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WS1 · Walsall
619
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
WV14 · Wolverhampton
269
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Wednesfield has less crime — 269 vs 619 incidents in April 2026.
Walsall recorded notably higher crime than Wednesfield in April 2026 — 619 vs 269 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Walsall sees higher rates of Drugs (38), while Wednesfield has more Vehicle crime (40). 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 — 269 vs 619 incidents. That is 57% 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 Vehicle crime. Overall, Wednesfield recorded fewer total crimes (269 vs 619).