Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WV14 · Wolverhampton
296
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
WV4 · Wolverhampton
129
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Wolverhampton has less crime — 129 vs 296 incidents in February 2026.
Wednesfield recorded notably higher crime than Wolverhampton in February 2026 — 296 vs 129 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Wednesfield sees higher rates of Shoplifting (39), while Wolverhampton has more Vehicle crime (10). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Wolverhampton recorded fewer crimes than Wednesfield — 129 vs 296 incidents. That is 56% fewer crimes. Wednesfield is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Wednesfield saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Wolverhampton had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Wolverhampton recorded fewer total crimes (129 vs 296).