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

WV4 · Wolverhampton

108

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences51
  • Criminal damage & arson14
  • Vehicle crime8

Wolverhampton has less crime — 108 vs 269 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Wednesfield recorded notably higher crime than Wolverhampton in April 2026 — 269 vs 108 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Wednesfield sees higher rates of Shoplifting (36), while Wolverhampton has more Criminal damage & arson (14). 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 April 2026 Police data, Wolverhampton recorded fewer crimes than Wednesfield — 108 vs 269 incidents. That is 60% fewer crimes. Wednesfield 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 Shoplifting while Wolverhampton had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Wolverhampton recorded fewer total crimes (108 vs 269).

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