Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WV2 · Wolverhampton
450
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
WV4 · Wolverhampton
129
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Wolverhampton has less crime — 129 vs 450 incidents in February 2026.
Wolverhampton recorded substantially more crime than Wolverhampton in February 2026 — 450 incidents compared to 129, a 3.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Wolverhampton sees higher rates of Shoplifting (50), 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 February 2026 Police data, Wolverhampton recorded fewer crimes than Wolverhampton — 129 vs 450 incidents. That is 71% fewer crimes. Wolverhampton is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Wolverhampton saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Wolverhampton had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Wolverhampton recorded fewer total crimes (129 vs 450).