Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WV9 · Wolverhampton
31
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
WV5 · Staffordshire
43
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Wolverhampton has less crime — 31 vs 43 incidents in April 2026.
Wombourne saw somewhat more crime than Wolverhampton in April 2026 (43 vs 31 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Wolverhampton sees higher rates of Shoplifting (6) and Other theft (5), while Wombourne has more Anti-social behaviour (8) and 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, Wolverhampton recorded fewer crimes than Wombourne — 31 vs 43 incidents. That is 28% fewer crimes. Wolverhampton is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Wolverhampton saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Other theft while Wombourne had more Anti-social behaviour and Vehicle crime. Overall, Wolverhampton recorded fewer total crimes (31 vs 43).