Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WS4 · Walsall
122
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
WV10 · Wolverhampton
212
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Walsall has less crime — 122 vs 212 incidents in February 2026.
Wednesfield recorded notably higher crime than Walsall in February 2026 — 212 vs 122 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Walsall sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (20), while Wednesfield has more Shoplifting (24). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Walsall recorded fewer crimes than Wednesfield — 122 vs 212 incidents. That is 42% fewer crimes. Wednesfield is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Walsall saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Wednesfield had more Shoplifting. Overall, Walsall recorded fewer total crimes (122 vs 212).