Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WS4 · Walsall
143
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
WV6 · Wolverhampton
72
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Wolverhampton has less crime — 72 vs 143 incidents in April 2026.
Walsall recorded notably higher crime than Wolverhampton in April 2026 — 143 vs 72 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Walsall sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (27) and Criminal damage & arson (15), while Wolverhampton has more Shoplifting (11) and Anti-social behaviour (9). 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, Wolverhampton recorded fewer crimes than Walsall — 72 vs 143 incidents. That is 50% fewer crimes. Wolverhampton is also below the national average for crime.
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 Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Wolverhampton recorded fewer total crimes (72 vs 143).