Wolverhampton vs Wombourne — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Wolverhampton

WV4 · Wolverhampton

108

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences51
  • Criminal damage & arson14
  • Vehicle crime8

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 108 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Wolverhampton recorded substantially more crime than Wombourne in April 2026 — 108 incidents compared to 43, a 2.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Wolverhampton sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (14), 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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Frequently asked questions

Is Wolverhampton or Wombourne safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Wombourne recorded fewer crimes than Wolverhampton — 43 vs 108 incidents. That is 60% 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 Criminal damage & arson while Wombourne had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Wombourne recorded fewer total crimes (43 vs 108).

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