Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WS9 · Walsall
101
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
WV5 · Staffordshire
43
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Wombourne has less crime — 43 vs 101 incidents in April 2026.
Aldridge recorded notably higher crime than Wombourne in April 2026 — 101 vs 43 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Aldridge sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (11), while Wombourne has more Anti-social behaviour (8). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Wombourne recorded fewer crimes than Aldridge — 43 vs 101 incidents. That is 57% fewer crimes. Wombourne is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Aldridge saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Wombourne had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Wombourne recorded fewer total crimes (43 vs 101).