Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WS5 · Walsall
144
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
WV5 · Staffordshire
43
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Wombourne has less crime — 43 vs 144 incidents in April 2026.
Walsall recorded substantially more crime than Wombourne in April 2026 — 144 incidents compared to 43, a 3.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Walsall sees higher rates of Shoplifting (24), while Wombourne has more Anti-social behaviour (8). 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 Walsall — 43 vs 144 incidents. That is 70% 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 while Wombourne had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Wombourne recorded fewer total crimes (43 vs 144).