Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WV2 · Wolverhampton
450
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
WV5 · Staffordshire
31
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Wombourne has less crime — 31 vs 450 incidents in February 2026.
Wolverhampton recorded substantially more crime than Wombourne in February 2026 — 450 incidents compared to 31, a 14.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Wolverhampton sees higher rates of Shoplifting (50) and Vehicle crime (38), while Wombourne has more Anti-social behaviour (5) and Public order (4). Wolverhampton sits above the national average for recorded crime while Wombourne is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Wombourne recorded fewer crimes than Wolverhampton — 31 vs 450 incidents. That is 93% 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 and Vehicle crime while Wombourne had more Anti-social behaviour and Public order. Overall, Wombourne recorded fewer total crimes (31 vs 450).