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

WV9 · Wolverhampton

38

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences17
  • Shoplifting8
  • Criminal damage & arson3

Wolverhampton has less crime — 38 vs 149 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Wednesfield recorded substantially more crime than Wolverhampton in February 2026 — 149 incidents compared to 38, a 3.9x difference. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Wednesfield records significantly more (81 vs 17 incidents). 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 — 38 vs 149 incidents. That is 74% fewer crimes. Wolverhampton is also below the national average for crime.

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

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In February 2026, Wednesfield recorded 81 incidents of this type vs 17 in Wolverhampton. Overall, Wolverhampton had fewer total crimes (38 vs 149).

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