Wednesfield vs Wolverhampton — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Wednesfield

WV11 · Wolverhampton

149

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences81
  • Shoplifting19
  • Criminal damage & arson13

Wolverhampton

WV1 · Wolverhampton

470

crimes in February 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences193
  • Shoplifting63
  • Public order38

Wednesfield has less crime — 149 vs 470 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Wolverhampton recorded substantially more crime than Wednesfield in February 2026 — 470 incidents compared to 149, a 3.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Wednesfield sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (13), while Wolverhampton has more Public order (38). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Wednesfield or Wolverhampton safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Wednesfield recorded fewer crimes than Wolverhampton — 149 vs 470 incidents. That is 68% fewer crimes. Wolverhampton is above the national average.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Wednesfield saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Wolverhampton had more Public order. Overall, Wednesfield recorded fewer total crimes (149 vs 470).

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