Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WS1 · Walsall
619
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
WV1 · Wolverhampton
537
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Wolverhampton has less crime — 537 vs 619 incidents in April 2026.
Walsall saw somewhat more crime than Wolverhampton in April 2026 (619 vs 537 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Walsall sees higher rates of Drugs (38), 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, Wolverhampton recorded fewer crimes than Walsall — 537 vs 619 incidents. That is 13% 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 Wolverhampton had more Public order. Overall, Wolverhampton recorded fewer total crimes (537 vs 619).