Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WV1 · Wolverhampton
470
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
WV3 · Wolverhampton
265
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Wolverhampton has less crime — 265 vs 470 incidents in February 2026.
Wolverhampton recorded notably higher crime than Wolverhampton in February 2026 — 470 vs 265 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Wolverhampton sees higher rates of Public order (38), while Wolverhampton has more Vehicle crime (29). Both areas are above the national average for recorded crime; the full 24-month reports break down the trends and outcomes in detail.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Wolverhampton recorded fewer crimes than Wolverhampton — 265 vs 470 incidents. That is 44% fewer crimes. Wolverhampton is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Wolverhampton saw higher rates of Public order while Wolverhampton had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Wolverhampton recorded fewer total crimes (265 vs 470).