Wednesfield vs Wolverhampton — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Wednesfield

WV11 · Wolverhampton

165

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences83
  • Shoplifting20
  • Anti-social behaviour14

Wolverhampton

WV4 · Wolverhampton

108

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences51
  • Criminal damage & arson14
  • Vehicle crime8

Wolverhampton has less crime — 108 vs 165 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Wednesfield recorded notably higher crime than Wolverhampton in April 2026 — 165 vs 108 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Wednesfield sees higher rates of Shoplifting (20) and Anti-social behaviour (14), while Wolverhampton has more Criminal damage & arson (14) and Vehicle crime (8). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Wednesfield or Wolverhampton safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Wolverhampton recorded fewer crimes than Wednesfield — 108 vs 165 incidents. That is 35% fewer crimes.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Wednesfield saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Anti-social behaviour while Wolverhampton had more Criminal damage & arson and Vehicle crime. Overall, Wolverhampton recorded fewer total crimes (108 vs 165).

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