Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WV4 · Wolverhampton
129
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
WV9 · Wolverhampton
38
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Wolverhampton has less crime — 38 vs 129 incidents in February 2026.
Wolverhampton recorded substantially more crime than Wolverhampton in February 2026 — 129 incidents compared to 38, a 3.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Wolverhampton sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (10), while Wolverhampton has more Shoplifting (8). 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 — 38 vs 129 incidents. That is 71% fewer crimes. Wolverhampton is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Wolverhampton saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Wolverhampton had more Shoplifting. Overall, Wolverhampton recorded fewer total crimes (38 vs 129).