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

WV4 · Wolverhampton

129

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences55
  • Criminal damage & arson14
  • Vehicle crime10

Wolverhampton has less crime — 129 vs 149 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Wednesfield saw somewhat more crime than Wolverhampton in February 2026 (149 vs 129 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Wednesfield sees higher rates of Shoplifting (19), while Wolverhampton has more Vehicle crime (10). 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, Wolverhampton recorded fewer crimes than Wednesfield — 129 vs 149 incidents. That is 13% fewer crimes.

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 Shoplifting while Wolverhampton had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Wolverhampton recorded fewer total crimes (129 vs 149).

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