Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WS15 · Staffordshire
127
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
WV5 · Staffordshire
43
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Wombourne has less crime — 43 vs 127 incidents in April 2026.
Brereton recorded substantially more crime than Wombourne in April 2026 — 127 incidents compared to 43, a 3.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Brereton sees higher rates of Shoplifting (15), while Wombourne has more Vehicle crime (5). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Wombourne recorded fewer crimes than Brereton — 43 vs 127 incidents. That is 66% fewer crimes. Wombourne is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Brereton saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Wombourne had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Wombourne recorded fewer total crimes (43 vs 127).