Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WS2 · Walsall
451
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
WV3 · Wolverhampton
267
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Wolverhampton has less crime — 267 vs 451 incidents in April 2026.
Walsall recorded notably higher crime than Wolverhampton in April 2026 — 451 vs 267 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Walsall sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (38), while Wolverhampton has more Criminal damage & arson (30). 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, Wolverhampton recorded fewer crimes than Walsall — 267 vs 451 incidents. That is 41% 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 Wolverhampton had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Wolverhampton recorded fewer total crimes (267 vs 451).