Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WV14 · Wolverhampton
269
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
WS3 · Walsall
292
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Wednesfield has less crime — 269 vs 292 incidents in April 2026.
Wednesfield and Willenhall recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 269 and 292 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Wednesfield sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (40), while Willenhall has more Criminal damage & arson (41). 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 Willenhall — 269 vs 292 incidents. That is 8% fewer crimes. Willenhall is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Wednesfield saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Willenhall had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Wednesfield recorded fewer total crimes (269 vs 292).