Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WS7 · Staffordshire
121
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
WV5 · Staffordshire
43
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Wombourne has less crime — 43 vs 121 incidents in April 2026.
Burntwood recorded substantially more crime than Wombourne in April 2026 — 121 incidents compared to 43, a 2.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Burntwood sees higher rates of Public order (11), 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 Burntwood — 43 vs 121 incidents. That is 64% fewer crimes. Wombourne is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Burntwood saw higher rates of Public order while Wombourne had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Wombourne recorded fewer total crimes (43 vs 121).