Norton Canes vs Wombourne
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Norton Canes vs Wombourne Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Norton Canes safer than Wombourne?
Norton Canes has a safety score of 16/100 (High Crime) and recorded 732 crimes in the last 12 months. Wombourne has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 936 crimes. Norton Canes scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Norton Canes vs Wombourne?
Norton Canes shows a year-on-year crime trend of +0.6% — 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 Norton Canes and Wombourne?
In Norton Canes, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (296 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 Norton Canes and Wombourne?
Norton Canes recorded 73 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 Norton Canes vs Wombourne?
Violent crime in Norton Canes totalled 296 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 Norton Canes and Wombourne in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Norton Canes recorded 728 crimes (now 732, a change of +0.6%). Wombourne recorded 974 crimes previously (now 936, -3.9%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Norton Canes 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. Norton Canes has a resolution rate of 26.8% and Wombourne has 26.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Norton Canes and Wombourne?
Norton Canes 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 Norton Canes 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 Norton Canes or Wombourne on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Norton Canes and Wombourne. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.