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 July 2025 are around 18 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Wombourne South East crime rate of 3.19 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
Wombourne South East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wombourne Park with total crimes: 3
  • Gittins Park with total crimes: 2
  • Rushford Avenue with total crimes: 2

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 areas in the South Staffordshire.

    • 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 areas in the South Staffordshire.

  • 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 July 2025 the Wombourne South East has recorded 18 crimes with crime rate of 3.19 ranking 19th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Wombourne South East)CrimesRank (Wombourne South East)CrimesRank (Wombourne South East)
Huntington and Hatherton66 1656 2706 1
Trysull and Seisdon21 16684 1567 4
Featherstone and Shareshill40 5643 3706 2
Cheslyn Hay North and Saredon57 2476 6434 7
Great Wyrley Town31 12587 4614 3
Brewood and Coven52 3347 12363 10
Perton Lakeside42 4345 13331 12
Codsall North37 7474 7494 5
Wombourne North and Lower Penn37 6502 5487 6
Kinver23 14423 8432 8
Penkridge North East and Acton Trussell37 8413 9372 9
Essington36 9401 10299 16
Bilbrook33 10324 14322 14
Himley and Swindon19 18245 18338 11
Penkridge South East33 11363 11305 15
Wombourne South West23 15323 15323 13
Great Wyrley Landywood29 13263 17245 18
Wheaton Aston, Bishopswood and Lapley16 20270 16248 17
Penkridge West21 17173 19206 19
Cheslyn Hay South12 21139 21131 21
Codsall South7 23136 22127 22
Pattingham and Patshull7 22108 2387 23
Perton Dippons5 2447 2558 24
Perton East1 2563 2439 25

Wombourne South East Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour 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 April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 73 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20254
May 20253
April 20255
March 20252
February 202514
January 20252
December 20247
November 20247
October 20246
September 20245
August 20248

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
March 20253
February 20251
October 20241

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20253
April 20254
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20243
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20251
April 20252
February 20254
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
November 20241
September 20241

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
April 20251
February 20251
December 20242
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
February 20251
January 20255
December 20241

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
March 20251
November 20244
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251
November 20242

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

MonthCount
May 20251
December 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20251

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

MonthCount
May 20251

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 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

High Crime Locations Wombourne South East in July 2025

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

1. Wombourne Park (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Gittins Park (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Rushford Avenue (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Carriers Fold (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Battlefield Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. The Fold (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Redcliffe Drive (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
8. Copper Beech Drive (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Pippin Walk (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Clover Drive (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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