Walsall vs Wednesfield — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Walsall

WS5 · Walsall

144

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences57
  • Shoplifting24
  • Vehicle crime14

Wednesfield

WV10 · Wolverhampton

258

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences118
  • Shoplifting43
  • Criminal damage & arson16

Walsall has less crime — 144 vs 258 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Wednesfield recorded notably higher crime than Walsall in April 2026 — 258 vs 144 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Walsall sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (14), while Wednesfield has more Criminal damage & arson (16). 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 Wednesfield safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Walsall recorded fewer crimes than Wednesfield — 144 vs 258 incidents. That is 44% fewer crimes. Wednesfield is above the national average.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Walsall saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Wednesfield had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Walsall recorded fewer total crimes (144 vs 258).

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