Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WS1 · Walsall
579
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
WV5 · Staffordshire
31
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Wombourne has less crime — 31 vs 579 incidents in February 2026.
Walsall recorded substantially more crime than Wombourne in February 2026 — 579 incidents compared to 31, a 18.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Walsall sees higher rates of Shoplifting (111) and Criminal damage & arson (55), while Wombourne has more Anti-social behaviour (5) and Public order (4). 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 February 2026 Police data, Wombourne recorded fewer crimes than Walsall — 31 vs 579 incidents. That is 95% fewer crimes. Wombourne is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Walsall saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Criminal damage & arson while Wombourne had more Anti-social behaviour and Public order. Overall, Wombourne recorded fewer total crimes (31 vs 579).