Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WS5 · Walsall
144
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
WV3 · Wolverhampton
267
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Walsall has less crime — 144 vs 267 incidents in April 2026.
Wolverhampton recorded notably higher crime than Walsall in April 2026 — 267 vs 144 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Walsall sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (14), while Wolverhampton has more Criminal damage & arson (30). 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, Walsall recorded fewer crimes than Wolverhampton — 144 vs 267 incidents. That is 46% fewer crimes. Wolverhampton is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Walsall saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Wolverhampton had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Walsall recorded fewer total crimes (144 vs 267).