Wolverhampton vs Wombourne — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Wolverhampton

WV3 · Wolverhampton

267

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences114
  • Shoplifting35
  • Criminal damage & arson30

Wombourne

WV5 · Staffordshire

43

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences14
  • Anti-social behaviour8
  • Vehicle crime5

Wombourne has less crime — 43 vs 267 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Wolverhampton recorded substantially more crime than Wombourne in April 2026 — 267 incidents compared to 43, a 6.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Wolverhampton sees higher rates of Shoplifting (35) and Criminal damage & arson (30), while Wombourne has more Anti-social behaviour (8) and Vehicle crime (5). Wolverhampton 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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Frequently asked questions

Is Wolverhampton or Wombourne safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Wombourne recorded fewer crimes than Wolverhampton — 43 vs 267 incidents. That is 84% fewer crimes. Wombourne is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Wolverhampton and Wombourne?

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Wolverhampton 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 267).

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