Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WV13 · Walsall
258
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
WV5 · Staffordshire
31
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Wombourne has less crime — 31 vs 258 incidents in February 2026.
Willenhall recorded substantially more crime than Wombourne in February 2026 — 258 incidents compared to 31, a 8.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Willenhall sees higher rates of Shoplifting (41) and Vehicle crime (31), while Wombourne has more Anti-social behaviour (5) and Public order (4). 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 February 2026 Police data, Wombourne recorded fewer crimes than Willenhall — 31 vs 258 incidents. That is 88% fewer crimes. Wombourne is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Willenhall saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Vehicle crime while Wombourne had more Anti-social behaviour and Public order. Overall, Wombourne recorded fewer total crimes (31 vs 258).