Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WS2 · Walsall
454
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
WV2 · Wolverhampton
445
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Wolverhampton has less crime — 445 vs 454 incidents in February 2026.
Walsall and Wolverhampton recorded very similar overall crime levels in February 2026 — 454 and 445 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Walsall sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (46), while Wolverhampton has more Vehicle crime (37). 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, Wolverhampton recorded fewer crimes than Walsall — 445 vs 454 incidents. That is 2% 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 Wolverhampton had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Wolverhampton recorded fewer total crimes (445 vs 454).