Crime Rate in Wombourne South East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Wombourne South East

The total recorded crimes in Wombourne South East, South Staffordshire, UK in March 2025 are around 13 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Wombourne South East crime rate of 2.30 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Wombourne South East, encompassing approximately 5,644 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Other theft: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-85.71% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
Wombourne South East Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Gilbert Lane with total crimes: 1
  • Sunny Hill Close with total crimes: 1
  • Moises Hall Road with total crimes: 1

How safe is Wombourne South East?

To understand the safety of Wombourne South East, we need to analyze Wombourne South East crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to South Staffordshire:

    • In 2024, Wombourne South East demonstrated a lower crime volume than the South Staffordshire average, with 163 crimes compared to 343.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Wombourne South East recorded fewer crimes than 19 out of 24 other cities.

    • In 2023, Wombourne South East had fewer crimes than the South Staffordshire average, with 190 crimes compared to 337. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Wombourne South East recorded fewer crimes than 19 out of 24 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in South Staffordshire, Wombourne South East has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Wombourne South East Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Wombourne South East has recorded 13 crimes with crime rate of 2.30 ranking 18th out of 24 in the South Staffordshire, UK

In 2024, the total Wombourne South East crimes were 163. The crime rate of Wombourne South East in 2024 was 28.88 (year) or 2.41 (month) ranking it 20 dangerous area in the South Staffordshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Wombourne South East were around 190 crimes with yearly crime rate of 33.66 (year) or 2.81 (month) ranking 20 most dangerous area in the South Staffordshire.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (South Staffordshire)CrimesRank (South Staffordshire)CrimesRank (South Staffordshire)
Huntington and Hatherton78 1656 2706 1
Trysull and Seisdon36 7684 1567 4
Featherstone and Shareshill51 2643 3706 2
Great Wyrley Town34 8587 4614 3
Cheslyn Hay North and Saredon44 3476 6434 7
Codsall North41 4474 7494 5
Wombourne North and Lower Penn17 15502 5487 6
Penkridge South East40 5363 11305 15
Penkridge North East and Acton Trussell38 6413 9372 9
Kinver21 13423 8432 8
Brewood and Coven32 9347 12363 10
Essington13 19401 10299 16
Perton Lakeside29 10345 13331 12
Himley and Swindon17 16245 18338 11
Bilbrook28 11324 14322 14
Great Wyrley Landywood26 12263 17245 18
Wombourne South West18 14323 15323 13
Wheaton Aston, Bishopswood and Lapley15 17270 16248 17
Penkridge West12 20173 19206 19
Cheslyn Hay South5 22139 21131 21
Codsall South7 21136 22127 22
Pattingham and Patshull4 23108 2387 23
Perton Dippons3 2447 2558 24
Perton EastNA NA63 2439 25

Wombourne South East Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Other theft (3 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (5 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (1 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
October 20241
July 20241
June 20246
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 87 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 202514
January 20252
December 20247
November 20247
October 20246
September 20245
August 20248
July 20245
June 202418
May 20247
April 20246

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
November 20242

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20244
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251

A total of 17 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20243
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
November 20241
September 20241
July 20243
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20242
September 20242
August 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20255
December 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241

High Crime Locations Wombourne South East in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Wombourne South East postcode area is presented below.

1. Gilbert Lane (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
2. Sunny Hill Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Moises Hall Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
4. Gittins Park (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Rosemary Road (Map)
Total1
Drugs1
6. Clover Drive (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
7. Park Avenue (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
8. Neachless Avenue (Map)
Total1
Possession of weapons1
9. Rushford Avenue (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Rennison Drive (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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