Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WS2 · Walsall
454
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
WV1 · Wolverhampton
470
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Walsall has less crime — 454 vs 470 incidents in February 2026.
Walsall and Wolverhampton recorded very similar overall crime levels in February 2026 — 454 and 470 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Walsall sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (46), 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 February 2026 Police data, Walsall recorded fewer crimes than Wolverhampton — 454 vs 470 incidents. That is 3% fewer crimes. Wolverhampton is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Walsall saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Wolverhampton had more Public order. Overall, Walsall recorded fewer total crimes (454 vs 470).