Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WV1 · Wolverhampton
470
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
WV9 · Wolverhampton
38
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Wolverhampton has less crime — 38 vs 470 incidents in February 2026.
Wolverhampton recorded substantially more crime than Wolverhampton in February 2026 — 470 incidents compared to 38, a 12.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Wolverhampton sees higher rates of Public order (38), while Wolverhampton has more Criminal damage & arson (3). Wolverhampton sits above the national average for recorded crime while Wolverhampton is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Wolverhampton recorded fewer crimes than Wolverhampton — 38 vs 470 incidents. That is 92% 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 Public order while Wolverhampton had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Wolverhampton recorded fewer total crimes (38 vs 470).