Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WS2 · Walsall
451
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
WV4 · Wolverhampton
108
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Wolverhampton has less crime — 108 vs 451 incidents in April 2026.
Walsall recorded substantially more crime than Wolverhampton in April 2026 — 451 incidents compared to 108, a 4.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Walsall sees higher rates of Shoplifting (58), while Wolverhampton has more Criminal damage & arson (14). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Wolverhampton recorded fewer crimes than Walsall — 108 vs 451 incidents. That is 76% fewer crimes. Walsall is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Walsall saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Wolverhampton had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Wolverhampton recorded fewer total crimes (108 vs 451).