Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WS10 · Sandwell
311
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
WV3 · Wolverhampton
267
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Wolverhampton has less crime — 267 vs 311 incidents in April 2026.
West Bromwich saw somewhat more crime than Wolverhampton in April 2026 (311 vs 267 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: West Bromwich sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (31), while Wolverhampton has more Criminal damage & arson (30). 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, Wolverhampton recorded fewer crimes than West Bromwich — 267 vs 311 incidents. That is 14% fewer crimes. West Bromwich is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, West Bromwich saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Wolverhampton had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Wolverhampton recorded fewer total crimes (267 vs 311).