Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WS2 · Walsall
451
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
WV10 · Wolverhampton
258
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Wednesfield has less crime — 258 vs 451 incidents in April 2026.
Walsall recorded notably higher crime than Wednesfield in April 2026 — 451 vs 258 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Walsall sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (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 451 incidents. That is 43% fewer crimes. Walsall is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Walsall saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Wednesfield had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Wednesfield recorded fewer total crimes (258 vs 451).