Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WS12 · Staffordshire
158
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
WV5 · Staffordshire
43
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Wombourne has less crime — 43 vs 158 incidents in April 2026.
Cannock recorded substantially more crime than Wombourne in April 2026 — 158 incidents compared to 43, a 3.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Cannock sees higher rates of Other theft (10), 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 Cannock — 43 vs 158 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, Cannock saw higher rates of Other theft while Wombourne had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Wombourne recorded fewer total crimes (43 vs 158).