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 May 2025 are around 23 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Wombourne South West crime rate of 2.58 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-22.22% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Wombourne South West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3
  • Cranwell Green with total crimes: 3
  • Woodhill Close 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 areas in the South Staffordshire.

    • 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 May 2025 the Wombourne South West has recorded 23 crimes with crime rate of 2.58 ranking 16th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Wombourne South West)CrimesRank (Wombourne South West)CrimesRank (Wombourne South West)
Huntington and Hatherton56 3656 2706 1
Trysull and Seisdon69 2684 1567 4
Featherstone and Shareshill70 1643 3706 2
Great Wyrley Town42 7587 4614 3
Wombourne North and Lower Penn50 4502 5487 6
Codsall North44 6474 7494 5
Kinver47 5423 8432 8
Cheslyn Hay North and Saredon38 8476 6434 7
Penkridge North East and Acton Trussell37 9413 9372 9
Brewood and Coven29 11347 12363 10
Essington34 10401 10299 16
Himley and Swindon16 18245 18338 11
Penkridge South East28 12363 11305 15
Perton Lakeside24 15345 13331 12
Bilbrook26 13324 14322 14
Wheaton Aston, Bishopswood and Lapley24 14270 16248 17
Great Wyrley Landywood19 17263 17245 18
Penkridge West16 19173 19206 19
Wombourne South East13 20163 20190 20
Cheslyn Hay South11 21139 21131 21
Codsall South9 23136 22127 22
Pattingham and Patshull10 22108 2387 23
Perton Dippons2 2547 2558 24
Perton East6 2463 2439 25

Wombourne South West Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (3 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 155 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.92 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20259
March 202510
February 202511
January 202514
December 202416
November 202410
October 202419
September 20248
August 20248
July 202415
June 202414
May 202414

A total of 43 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
January 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20244
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
September 20241

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
January 20253
December 20246
November 20242
October 20242
August 20243
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 39 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20253
February 20251
January 20256
December 20242
November 20243
October 20243
September 20241
August 20243
July 20243
June 20248
May 20242

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
October 20241
June 20242

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 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 23 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.30 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

High Crime Locations Wombourne South West in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Public order1
2. Cranwell Green (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Woodhill Close (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Banbery Drive (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Woodford Way (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Monks Close (Map)
Total1
Robbery1
7. Rosebury Grove (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Honeybourne Crescent (Map)
Total1
Public order1
9. Furnace Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Dean Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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