Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WV4 · Wolverhampton
129
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
WV5 · Staffordshire
31
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Wombourne has less crime — 31 vs 129 incidents in February 2026.
Wolverhampton recorded substantially more crime than Wombourne in February 2026 — 129 incidents compared to 31, a 4.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Wolverhampton sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (14) and Vehicle crime (10), 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 Wolverhampton — 31 vs 129 incidents. That is 76% 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 Criminal damage & arson and Vehicle crime while Wombourne had more Anti-social behaviour and Public order. Overall, Wombourne recorded fewer total crimes (31 vs 129).