Needwood vs Wombourne

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    6/100
    Needwood Staffordshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      8/100
      Wombourne Staffordshire Police

      Needwood vs Wombourne Results

      A
      6/100
      High Crime
      Needwood
      Staffordshire Police
      710 crimes / 12m
      ↑9.7% trend
      18% resolved
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      VS
      B
      8/100
      High Crime
      Wombourne
      Staffordshire Police
      936 crimes / 12m
      ↓3.9% trend
      26.7% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Needwood
      B Wombourne
      Safety Score
      6/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      710
      936
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      647
      974
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑9.7%
      ↓3.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      18%
      26.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Needwood
      B Wombourne
      Violent Crime
      400 ↑29%
      376 ↑3%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      64 ↑31%
      129 ↑18%
      Other Theft
      49 ↓9%
      58 ↓33%
      Vehicle Crime
      23 ↓59%
      74 ↓38%
      Burglary
      33 ↓8%
      52 ↓5%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      28 ↓28%
      66 ↑8%
      Drugs
      4 ↓33%
      34 ↑13%
      Public Order
      42 ↓7%
      54 ↓13%
      Robbery
      2 ↑100%
      21 ↑320%
      Shoplifting
      9 ↑29%
      38 ↓37%
      Theft from Person
      1
      1 ↓50%
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↑0%
      2 ↑100%
      Possession of Weapons
      6 ↑100%
      7 ↑600%
      Other Crime
      48 ↑23%
      24 ↑41%
      Overall Verdict
      B Wombourne is the safer choice — scoring 8/100 vs 6/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Needwood safer than Wombourne?

      Needwood has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) and recorded 710 crimes in the last 12 months. Wombourne has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 936 crimes. Wombourne scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Needwood vs Wombourne?

      Needwood shows a year-on-year crime trend of +9.7% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Wombourne shows -3.9% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Needwood and Wombourne?

      In Needwood, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (400 incidents). In Wombourne, it is Violent Crime (376 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Needwood and Wombourne?

      Needwood recorded 64 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Wombourne recorded 129. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Needwood vs Wombourne?

      Violent crime in Needwood totalled 400 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 376 in Wombourne. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Needwood and Wombourne in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Needwood recorded 647 crimes (now 710, a change of +9.7%). Wombourne recorded 974 crimes previously (now 936, -3.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Needwood and Wombourne?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Needwood has a resolution rate of 18% and Wombourne has 26.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Needwood and Wombourne?

      Needwood falls within the Staffordshire Police boundary. Wombourne is covered by Staffordshire Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Needwood and Wombourne?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Needwood or Wombourne on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Needwood and Wombourne. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.