Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WS4 · Walsall
143
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
WV1 · Wolverhampton
537
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Walsall has less crime — 143 vs 537 incidents in April 2026.
Wolverhampton recorded substantially more crime than Walsall in April 2026 — 537 incidents compared to 143, a 3.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Walsall sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (27) and Criminal damage & arson (15), while Wolverhampton has more Shoplifting (58) and Public order (38). 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 Wolverhampton — 143 vs 537 incidents. That is 73% 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 and Criminal damage & arson while Wolverhampton had more Shoplifting and Public order. Overall, Walsall recorded fewer total crimes (143 vs 537).