Stafford Town vs Wombourne

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    Stafford Town Staffordshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      8/100
      Wombourne Staffordshire Police

      Stafford Town vs Wombourne Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      Stafford Town
      Staffordshire Police
      3,150 crimes / 12m
      ↓2.3% trend
      34.3% 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 Stafford Town
      B Wombourne
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      3,150
      936
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      3,223
      974
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓2.3%
      ↓3.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      34.3%
      26.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Stafford Town
      B Wombourne
      Violent Crime
      1,216 ↓7%
      376 ↑3%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      421 ↑17%
      129 ↑18%
      Other Theft
      190 ↓4%
      58 ↓33%
      Vehicle Crime
      52 ↓15%
      74 ↓38%
      Burglary
      72 ↓28%
      52 ↓5%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      206 ↓9%
      66 ↑8%
      Drugs
      139 ↑30%
      34 ↑13%
      Public Order
      312 ↓1%
      54 ↓13%
      Robbery
      29 ↑26%
      21 ↑320%
      Shoplifting
      321 ↓16%
      38 ↓37%
      Theft from Person
      12 ↓20%
      1 ↓50%
      Bicycle Theft
      79 ↑27%
      2 ↑100%
      Possession of Weapons
      43 ↑5%
      7 ↑600%
      Other Crime
      58 ↑87%
      24 ↑41%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Stafford Town safer than Wombourne?

      Stafford Town has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 3,150 crimes in the last 12 months. Wombourne has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 936 crimes. Stafford Town scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Stafford Town vs Wombourne?

      Stafford Town shows a year-on-year crime trend of -2.3% — meaning total crimes fell 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 Stafford Town and Wombourne?

      In Stafford Town, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,216 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 Stafford Town and Wombourne?

      Stafford Town recorded 421 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 Stafford Town vs Wombourne?

      Violent crime in Stafford Town totalled 1,216 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 Stafford Town and Wombourne in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Stafford Town recorded 3,223 crimes (now 3,150, a change of -2.3%). Wombourne recorded 974 crimes previously (now 936, -3.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Stafford Town 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. Stafford Town has a resolution rate of 34.3% and Wombourne has 26.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Stafford Town and Wombourne?

      Stafford Town 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 Stafford Town 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 Stafford Town or Wombourne on a crime map?

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

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