Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WS10 · Sandwell
311
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
WV4 · Wolverhampton
108
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Wolverhampton has less crime — 108 vs 311 incidents in April 2026.
West Bromwich recorded substantially more crime than Wolverhampton in April 2026 — 311 incidents compared to 108, a 2.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: West Bromwich sees higher rates of Shoplifting (32), 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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Based on April 2026 Police data, Wolverhampton recorded fewer crimes than West Bromwich — 108 vs 311 incidents. That is 65% 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 Shoplifting while Wolverhampton had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Wolverhampton recorded fewer total crimes (108 vs 311).