Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WS1 · Walsall
619
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
WV5 · Staffordshire
43
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Wombourne has less crime — 43 vs 619 incidents in April 2026.
Walsall recorded substantially more crime than Wombourne in April 2026 — 619 incidents compared to 43, a 14.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Walsall sees higher rates of Shoplifting (107) and Drugs (38), while Wombourne has more Anti-social behaviour (8) and Vehicle crime (5). Walsall 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 Walsall — 43 vs 619 incidents. That is 93% fewer crimes. Wombourne is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Walsall saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Drugs while Wombourne had more Anti-social behaviour and Vehicle crime. Overall, Wombourne recorded fewer total crimes (43 vs 619).