Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WS8 · Walsall
160
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
WV5 · Staffordshire
43
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Wombourne has less crime — 43 vs 160 incidents in April 2026.
Brownhills recorded substantially more crime than Wombourne in April 2026 — 160 incidents compared to 43, a 3.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Brownhills sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (20), while Wombourne has more Anti-social behaviour (8). 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 Brownhills — 43 vs 160 incidents. That is 73% fewer crimes. Wombourne is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Brownhills saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Wombourne had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Wombourne recorded fewer total crimes (43 vs 160).