Tamworth Town vs Wombourne

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    5/100
    Tamworth Town Staffordshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      8/100
      Wombourne Staffordshire Police

      Tamworth Town vs Wombourne Results

      A
      5/100
      High Crime
      Tamworth Town
      Staffordshire Police
      1,872 crimes / 12m
      ↑12.6% trend
      27.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      8/100
      High Crime
      Wombourne
      Staffordshire Police
      936 crimes / 12m
      ↓3.9% trend
      26.7% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Tamworth Town
      B Wombourne
      Safety Score
      5/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,872
      936
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,663
      974
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑12.6%
      ↓3.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      27.3%
      26.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Tamworth Town
      B Wombourne
      Violent Crime
      614 ↑8%
      376 ↑3%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      196 ↑72%
      129 ↑18%
      Other Theft
      113 ↑4%
      58 ↓33%
      Vehicle Crime
      144 ↑25%
      74 ↓38%
      Burglary
      35 ↓41%
      52 ↓5%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      89 ↓23%
      66 ↑8%
      Drugs
      39 ↓15%
      34 ↑13%
      Public Order
      203 ↑26%
      54 ↓13%
      Robbery
      24 ↓38%
      21 ↑320%
      Shoplifting
      338 ↑30%
      38 ↓37%
      Theft from Person
      14 ↓26%
      1 ↓50%
      Bicycle Theft
      18 ↑6%
      2 ↑100%
      Possession of Weapons
      13 ↓19%
      7 ↑600%
      Other Crime
      32 ↑45%
      24 ↑41%
      Overall Verdict
      B Wombourne is the safer choice — scoring 8/100 vs 5/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Tamworth Town safer than Wombourne?

      Tamworth Town has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,872 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 Tamworth Town vs Wombourne?

      Tamworth Town shows a year-on-year crime trend of +12.6% — 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 Tamworth Town and Wombourne?

      In Tamworth Town, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (614 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 Tamworth Town and Wombourne?

      Tamworth Town recorded 196 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 Tamworth Town vs Wombourne?

      Violent crime in Tamworth Town totalled 614 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 Tamworth Town and Wombourne in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Tamworth Town recorded 1,663 crimes (now 1,872, a change of +12.6%). Wombourne recorded 974 crimes previously (now 936, -3.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Tamworth 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. Tamworth Town has a resolution rate of 27.3% and Wombourne has 26.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Tamworth Town and Wombourne?

      Tamworth 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 Tamworth 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 Tamworth Town or Wombourne on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Tamworth 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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