Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WV11 · Wolverhampton
149
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
WV5 · Staffordshire
31
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Wombourne has less crime — 31 vs 149 incidents in February 2026.
Wednesfield recorded substantially more crime than Wombourne in February 2026 — 149 incidents compared to 31, a 4.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Wednesfield sees higher rates of Shoplifting (19) and Criminal damage & arson (13), while Wombourne has more Anti-social behaviour (5) and Public order (4). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Wombourne recorded fewer crimes than Wednesfield — 31 vs 149 incidents. That is 79% fewer crimes. Wombourne is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Wednesfield saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Criminal damage & arson while Wombourne had more Anti-social behaviour and Public order. Overall, Wombourne recorded fewer total crimes (31 vs 149).