Crime in Wombourne: statistics, rates and trends
608 crimes were recorded in Wombourne in the 12 months to August 2026, 49.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Wombourne at a glance
- Crime trends in Wombourne
- Types of crime in Wombourne
- Wombourne compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Wombourne
- Streets with the most crime in Wombourne
- What happened after crimes were reported in Wombourne
- Demographics of Wombourne
- Questions about crime in Wombourne
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (245), anti-social behaviour (81), criminal damage and arson (45) and public order (45) made up 68% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,156th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Wombourne | South Staffordshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 608 | 6,804 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 49.7 | 59.5 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +1% | +8% | -1% |
| Population | 12,232 | 114,423 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Wombourne peaked in the year to August 2023 (814 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (602). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 16%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 608 | 49.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 602 | 49.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 660 | 54.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 814 | 66.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 786 | 64.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 631 | 51.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 676 | 55.3 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 664 | 54.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 721 | 58.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 44 |
| July 2026 | 78 |
| June 2026 | 46 |
| May 2026 | 51 |
| April 2026 | 45 |
| March 2026 | 61 |
| February 2026 | 36 |
| January 2026 | 42 |
| December 2025 | 70 |
| November 2025 | 40 |
| October 2025 | 49 |
| September 2025 | 46 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and shoplifting (58% below) and anti-social behaviour (57% below) were well below it. On the year before, shoplifting rose from 31 to 43 and public order rose from 33 to 45, while vehicle crime fell from 48 to 36 and burglary fell from 28 to 23.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 245 | 20.0 | 34.2 | -3% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 81 | 6.6 | 15.4 | -1% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 45 | 3.7 | 6.7 | -10% |
| Public order | 45 | 3.7 | 6.7 | +36% |
| Shoplifting | 43 | 3.5 | 8.5 | +39% |
| Other theft | 38 | 3.1 | 6.4 | +6% |
| Vehicle crime | 36 | 2.9 | 5.0 | -25% |
| Burglary | 23 | 1.9 | 3.6 | -18% |
| Drugs | 15 | 1.2 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 14 | 1.1 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Robbery | 11 | 0.9 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 10 | 0.8 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest towns has a higher crime rate than Wombourne.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Wombourne |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sedgley | 2,238 | 68.7 | +38% |
| Kingswinford | 2,844 | 54.3 | +9% |
| Coseley | 1,975 | 76.9 | +55% |
| Perton | 452 | 54.5 | +10% |
| Dudley (Dudley) | 7,248 | 114.7 | +131% |
| Brierley Hill | 3,658 | 116.2 | +134% |
| Wolverhampton | 24,022 | 96.1 | +93% |
| Bilston (Wolverhampton) | 4,386 | 119.0 | +140% |
Of the 2 areas within Wombourne, Wombourne North had the highest crime rate (57.1 per 1,000) and Wombourne South the lowest (43.9).
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wombourne North | Neighbourhood | 6,075 | 347 | 57.1 |
| Wombourne South | Neighbourhood | 7,670 | 337 | 43.9 |
The 10 locations below account for 31% of the crime recorded in Wombourne over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (51).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 51 |
| On or near Supermarket | 23 |
| On or near The Longlands | 17 |
| On or near Wood Hill Drive | 17 |
| On or near Elm Tree Close | 16 |
| On or near Pippin Walk | 14 |
| On or near Brook Road | 13 |
| On or near Hazel Grove | 13 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 13 |
| On or near Heathlands | 12 |
Of the 527 crimes in Wombourne with a recorded outcome, 29% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 81 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 213 | 40.4% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 154 | 29.2% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 55 | 10.4% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 24 | 4.6% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 23 | 4.4% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 22 | 4.2% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 15 | 2.8% | 2.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 12 | 2.3% | 5.2% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
Wombourne has an estimated population of 12,232 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less private renting (9.3%, against 20.3%), more retired residents (31%, against 22%) and an older population (27%, against 19%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Wombourne average decile 7.6 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Wombourne | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 27.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 54.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 31.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 30.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 18.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 14.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 74.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 15.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 9.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.6 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Wombourne a safe place to live?
Wombourne recorded 49.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,156th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Wombourne?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 245 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (81).
Is crime in Wombourne going up or down?
Recorded crime in Wombourne was almost unchanged on the year before: 608 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 602 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Wombourne?
About 12,232 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 27% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Wombourne?
Wombourne is policed by Staffordshire.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.