Walsall vs Wolverhampton — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Walsall

WS4 · Walsall

122

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences57
  • Criminal damage & arson20
  • Vehicle crime14

Wolverhampton

WV3 · Wolverhampton

265

crimes in February 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences113
  • Vehicle crime29
  • Criminal damage & arson23

Walsall has less crime — 122 vs 265 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Wolverhampton recorded notably higher crime than Walsall in February 2026 — 265 vs 122 incidents. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Wolverhampton records significantly more (113 vs 57 incidents). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Walsall or Wolverhampton safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Walsall recorded fewer crimes than Wolverhampton — 122 vs 265 incidents. That is 54% fewer crimes. Wolverhampton is above the national average.

What are the main differences in crime between Walsall and Wolverhampton?

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In February 2026, Walsall recorded 57 incidents of this type vs 113 in Wolverhampton. Overall, Walsall had fewer total crimes (122 vs 265).

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