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

WV14 · Wolverhampton

269

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences102
  • Vehicle crime40
  • Shoplifting36

Walsall has less crime — 144 vs 269 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Wednesfield recorded notably higher crime than Walsall in April 2026 — 269 vs 144 incidents. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Wednesfield records significantly more (102 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 Wednesfield safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Walsall recorded fewer crimes than Wednesfield — 144 vs 269 incidents. That is 46% fewer crimes. Wednesfield is above the national average.

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

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Walsall recorded 57 incidents of this type vs 102 in Wednesfield. Overall, Walsall had fewer total crimes (144 vs 269).

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