Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WV14 · Wolverhampton
269
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
WV1 · Wolverhampton
537
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Wednesfield has less crime — 269 vs 537 incidents in April 2026.
Wolverhampton recorded notably higher crime than Wednesfield in April 2026 — 537 vs 269 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Wednesfield sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (40), while Wolverhampton has more Public order (38). 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 — 269 vs 537 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 Vehicle crime while Wolverhampton had more Public order. Overall, Wednesfield recorded fewer total crimes (269 vs 537).