Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WS2 · Walsall
454
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
WV10 · Wolverhampton
212
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Wednesfield has less crime — 212 vs 454 incidents in February 2026.
Walsall recorded notably higher crime than Wednesfield in February 2026 — 454 vs 212 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Walsall sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (46), while Wednesfield has more Vehicle crime (15). 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 February 2026 Police data, Wednesfield recorded fewer crimes than Walsall — 212 vs 454 incidents. That is 53% fewer crimes. Walsall is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Walsall saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Wednesfield had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Wednesfield recorded fewer total crimes (212 vs 454).