Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WS2 · Walsall
451
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
WV2 · Wolverhampton
514
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Walsall has less crime — 451 vs 514 incidents in April 2026.
Walsall and Wolverhampton recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 451 and 514 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Walsall sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (38), while Wolverhampton has more Public order (33). 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, Walsall recorded fewer crimes than Wolverhampton — 451 vs 514 incidents. That is 12% fewer crimes. Wolverhampton is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Walsall saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Wolverhampton had more Public order. Overall, Walsall recorded fewer total crimes (451 vs 514).