Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WV6 · Wolverhampton
73
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
WV5 · Staffordshire
31
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Wombourne has less crime — 31 vs 73 incidents in February 2026.
Wolverhampton recorded notably higher crime than Wombourne in February 2026 — 73 vs 31 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Wolverhampton sees higher rates of Shoplifting (15), while Wombourne has more Public order (4). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Wombourne recorded fewer crimes than Wolverhampton — 31 vs 73 incidents. That is 58% fewer crimes. Wombourne is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Wolverhampton saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Wombourne had more Public order. Overall, Wombourne recorded fewer total crimes (31 vs 73).