Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WV10 · Wolverhampton
258
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
WV2 · Wolverhampton
514
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Wednesfield has less crime — 258 vs 514 incidents in April 2026.
Wolverhampton recorded notably higher crime than Wednesfield in April 2026 — 514 vs 258 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Wednesfield sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (16), while Wolverhampton has more Public order (33). Both areas are above the national average for recorded crime; the full 24-month reports break down the trends and outcomes in detail.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Wednesfield recorded fewer crimes than Wolverhampton — 258 vs 514 incidents. That is 50% fewer crimes. Wolverhampton is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Wednesfield saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Wolverhampton had more Public order. Overall, Wednesfield recorded fewer total crimes (258 vs 514).