Wednesfield vs Wolverhampton — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Wednesfield

WV11 · Wolverhampton

149

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences81
  • Shoplifting19
  • Criminal damage & arson13

Wolverhampton

WV6 · Wolverhampton

73

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences31
  • Shoplifting15
  • Anti-social behaviour6

Wolverhampton has less crime — 73 vs 149 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Wednesfield recorded notably higher crime than Wolverhampton in February 2026 — 149 vs 73 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Wednesfield sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (13), while Wolverhampton has more Anti-social behaviour (6). 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 February 2026 Police data, Wolverhampton recorded fewer crimes than Wednesfield — 73 vs 149 incidents. That is 51% fewer crimes. Wolverhampton is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Wednesfield saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Wolverhampton had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Wolverhampton recorded fewer total crimes (73 vs 149).

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