Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WV1 · Wolverhampton
470
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
WV2 · Wolverhampton
450
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Wolverhampton has less crime — 450 vs 470 incidents in February 2026.
Wolverhampton and Wolverhampton recorded very similar overall crime levels in February 2026 — 470 and 450 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Wolverhampton sees higher rates of Public order (38), while Wolverhampton has more Vehicle crime (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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Based on February 2026 Police data, Wolverhampton recorded fewer crimes than Wolverhampton — 450 vs 470 incidents. That is 4% fewer crimes. Wolverhampton is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Wolverhampton saw higher rates of Public order while Wolverhampton had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Wolverhampton recorded fewer total crimes (450 vs 470).