Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WS3 · Walsall
292
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
WV5 · Staffordshire
43
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Wombourne has less crime — 43 vs 292 incidents in April 2026.
Willenhall recorded substantially more crime than Wombourne in April 2026 — 292 incidents compared to 43, a 6.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Willenhall sees higher rates of Shoplifting (42) and Criminal damage & arson (41), while Wombourne has more Anti-social behaviour (8) and Vehicle crime (5). Willenhall 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 Willenhall — 43 vs 292 incidents. That is 85% fewer crimes. Wombourne is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Willenhall saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Criminal damage & arson while Wombourne had more Anti-social behaviour and Vehicle crime. Overall, Wombourne recorded fewer total crimes (43 vs 292).