Wednesfield vs Wolverhampton — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Wednesfield

WV14 · Wolverhampton

269

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences102
  • Vehicle crime40
  • Shoplifting36

Wolverhampton

WV1 · Wolverhampton

537

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences250
  • Shoplifting58
  • Public order38

Wednesfield has less crime — 269 vs 537 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

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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Frequently asked questions

Is Wednesfield or Wolverhampton safer?

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.

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 Vehicle crime while Wolverhampton had more Public order. Overall, Wednesfield recorded fewer total crimes (269 vs 537).

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