Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WS7 · Staffordshire
124
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
WV5 · Staffordshire
31
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Wombourne has less crime — 31 vs 124 incidents in February 2026.
Burntwood recorded substantially more crime than Wombourne in February 2026 — 124 incidents compared to 31, a 4.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Burntwood sees higher rates of Shoplifting (17) and Vehicle crime (15), while Wombourne has more Anti-social behaviour (5) and Public order (4). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Wombourne recorded fewer crimes than Burntwood — 31 vs 124 incidents. That is 75% fewer crimes. Wombourne is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Burntwood saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Vehicle crime while Wombourne had more Anti-social behaviour and Public order. Overall, Wombourne recorded fewer total crimes (31 vs 124).