Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WS11 · Staffordshire
196
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
WV5 · Staffordshire
43
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Wombourne has less crime — 43 vs 196 incidents in April 2026.
Cannock recorded substantially more crime than Wombourne in April 2026 — 196 incidents compared to 43, a 4.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Cannock sees higher rates of Shoplifting (30), while Wombourne has more Vehicle crime (5). Cannock sits above the national average for recorded crime while Wombourne is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Wombourne recorded fewer crimes than Cannock — 43 vs 196 incidents. That is 78% fewer crimes. Wombourne is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Cannock saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Wombourne had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Wombourne recorded fewer total crimes (43 vs 196).