Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WS10 · Sandwell
311
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
WV5 · Staffordshire
43
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Wombourne has less crime — 43 vs 311 incidents in April 2026.
West Bromwich recorded substantially more crime than Wombourne in April 2026 — 311 incidents compared to 43, a 7.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: West Bromwich sees higher rates of Shoplifting (32), while Wombourne has more Anti-social behaviour (8). West Bromwich 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 West Bromwich — 43 vs 311 incidents. That is 86% fewer crimes. Wombourne is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, West Bromwich saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Wombourne had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Wombourne recorded fewer total crimes (43 vs 311).