Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WS4 · Walsall
143
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
WV14 · Wolverhampton
269
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Walsall has less crime — 143 vs 269 incidents in April 2026.
Wednesfield recorded notably higher crime than Walsall in April 2026 — 269 vs 143 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Walsall sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (15), while Wednesfield has more Shoplifting (36). 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, Walsall recorded fewer crimes than Wednesfield — 143 vs 269 incidents. That is 47% fewer crimes. Wednesfield is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Walsall saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Wednesfield had more Shoplifting. Overall, Walsall recorded fewer total crimes (143 vs 269).