Cannock vs Wednesfield — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Cannock

WS11 · Staffordshire

154

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences62
  • Shoplifting26
  • Anti-social behaviour16

Wednesfield

WV10 · Wolverhampton

212

crimes in February 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences106
  • Shoplifting24
  • Vehicle crime15

Cannock has less crime — 154 vs 212 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Wednesfield saw somewhat more crime than Cannock in February 2026 (212 vs 154 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Cannock sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (16), while Wednesfield has more Vehicle crime (15). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Cannock or Wednesfield safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Cannock recorded fewer crimes than Wednesfield — 154 vs 212 incidents. That is 27% fewer crimes. Wednesfield is above the national average.

What are the main differences in crime between Cannock and Wednesfield?

The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Cannock saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while Wednesfield had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Cannock recorded fewer total crimes (154 vs 212).

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