Crime Rate in Wombourne South West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Wombourne South West

The total recorded crimes in Wombourne South West, South Staffordshire, UK in March 2025 are around 18 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Wombourne South West crime rate of 2.02 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 West, encompassing approximately 8,907 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-9.09% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
Wombourne South West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Banbery Drive with total crimes: 2
  • Brookside Close with total crimes: 2
  • Oaklands with total crimes: 2

How safe is Wombourne South West?

To understand the safety of Wombourne South West, we need to analyze Wombourne South West 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 West demonstrated a lower crime volume than the South Staffordshire average, with 323 crimes compared to 343.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Wombourne South West recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 24 other cities.

    • In 2023, Wombourne South West had fewer crimes than the South Staffordshire average, with 323 crimes compared to 337. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Wombourne South West Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Wombourne South West has recorded 18 crimes with crime rate of 2.02 ranking 14th out of 24 in the South Staffordshire, UK

In 2024, the total Wombourne South West crimes were 323. The crime rate of Wombourne South West in 2024 was 36.26 (year) or 3.02 (month) ranking it 15 dangerous area in the South Staffordshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Wombourne South West were around 323 crimes with yearly crime rate of 36.26 (year) or 3.02 (month) ranking 13 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
Wheaton Aston, Bishopswood and Lapley15 17270 16248 17
Wombourne South East13 18163 20190 20
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 West Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 42 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20255
January 20252
November 20245
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20248
May 20246
April 20247

A total of 37 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
January 20256
December 20242
November 20243
October 20243
September 20241
August 20243
July 20243
June 20248
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 146 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.17 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 202511
January 202514
December 202416
November 202410
October 202419
September 20248
August 20248
July 202415
June 202414
May 202414
April 20247

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20253
November 20242
September 20243
July 20242
June 20242

A total of 25 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20254
December 20242
November 20242
October 20244
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20244
April 20242

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

MonthCount
February 20251
October 20241
June 20242

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20243
September 20242
June 20244
May 20243
April 20242

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20244
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20253
December 20246
November 20242
October 20242
August 20243
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241
June 20242

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

MonthCount
September 20241

High Crime Locations Wombourne South West in March 2025

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

1. Banbery Drive (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
2. Brookside Close (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Oaklands (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Woodford Way (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
5. Forge Valley Way (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
6. Jenks Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. The Willows (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Nursery Drive (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
9. Dean Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Shoplifting1

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