Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WV6 · Wolverhampton
72
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
WV5 · Staffordshire
43
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Wombourne has less crime — 43 vs 72 incidents in April 2026.
Wolverhampton recorded notably higher crime than Wombourne in April 2026 — 72 vs 43 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Wolverhampton sees higher rates of Shoplifting (11), while Wombourne has more Vehicle crime (5). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Wombourne recorded fewer crimes than Wolverhampton — 43 vs 72 incidents. That is 40% fewer crimes. Wombourne is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Wolverhampton saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Wombourne had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Wombourne recorded fewer total crimes (43 vs 72).