Walsall vs Wolverhampton — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Walsall

WS4 · Walsall

143

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences57
  • Vehicle crime27
  • Criminal damage & arson15

Wolverhampton

WV4 · Wolverhampton

108

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences51
  • Criminal damage & arson14
  • Vehicle crime8

Wolverhampton has less crime — 108 vs 143 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Walsall saw somewhat more crime than Wolverhampton in April 2026 (143 vs 108 incidents). Both areas share a near-identical crime profile, with Violence & sexual offences dominating in each. 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 April 2026 Police data, Wolverhampton recorded fewer crimes than Walsall — 108 vs 143 incidents. That is 24% fewer crimes.

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

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Walsall recorded 57 incidents of this type vs 51 in Wolverhampton. Overall, Wolverhampton had fewer total crimes (108 vs 143).

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