Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WV8 · Staffordshire
66
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
WV5 · Staffordshire
31
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Wombourne has less crime — 31 vs 66 incidents in February 2026.
Bilbrook recorded notably higher crime than Wombourne in February 2026 — 66 vs 31 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bilbrook sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (11) and Shoplifting (10), while Wombourne has more Anti-social behaviour (5) and Public order (4). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Wombourne recorded fewer crimes than Bilbrook — 31 vs 66 incidents. That is 53% fewer crimes. Wombourne is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Bilbrook saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson and Shoplifting while Wombourne had more Anti-social behaviour and Public order. Overall, Wombourne recorded fewer total crimes (31 vs 66).