Uttoxeter Town vs Wombourne

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    35/100
    Uttoxeter Town Staffordshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      8/100
      Wombourne Staffordshire Police

      Uttoxeter Town vs Wombourne Results

      A
      35/100
      Below Average
      Uttoxeter Town
      Staffordshire Police
      581 crimes / 12m
      ↓30.8% trend
      23.1% 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 Uttoxeter Town
      B Wombourne
      Safety Score
      35/100 Below Average
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      581
      936
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      840
      974
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓30.8%
      ↓3.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      23.1%
      26.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Uttoxeter Town
      B Wombourne
      Violent Crime
      256 ↓20%
      376 ↑3%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      83 ↓12%
      129 ↑18%
      Other Theft
      25 ↓62%
      58 ↓33%
      Vehicle Crime
      14 ↓58%
      74 ↓38%
      Burglary
      12 ↓52%
      52 ↓5%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      26 ↓64%
      66 ↑8%
      Drugs
      10 ↑0%
      34 ↑13%
      Public Order
      47 ↓47%
      54 ↓13%
      Robbery
      10 ↑100%
      21 ↑320%
      Shoplifting
      78 ↓12%
      38 ↓37%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↑0%
      1 ↓50%
      Bicycle Theft
      4 ↓20%
      2 ↑100%
      Possession of Weapons
      6 ↓40%
      7 ↑600%
      Other Crime
      9 ↓57%
      24 ↑41%
      Overall Verdict
      A Uttoxeter Town is the safer choice — scoring 35/100 vs 8/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Uttoxeter Town safer than Wombourne?

      Uttoxeter Town has a safety score of 35/100 (Below Average) and recorded 581 crimes in the last 12 months. Wombourne has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 936 crimes. Uttoxeter Town scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Uttoxeter Town vs Wombourne?

      Uttoxeter Town shows a year-on-year crime trend of -30.8% — 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 Uttoxeter Town and Wombourne?

      In Uttoxeter Town, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (256 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 Uttoxeter Town and Wombourne?

      Uttoxeter Town recorded 83 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 Uttoxeter Town vs Wombourne?

      Violent crime in Uttoxeter Town totalled 256 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 Uttoxeter Town and Wombourne in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Uttoxeter Town recorded 840 crimes (now 581, a change of -30.8%). Wombourne recorded 974 crimes previously (now 936, -3.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Uttoxeter 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. Uttoxeter Town has a resolution rate of 23.1% and Wombourne has 26.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Uttoxeter Town and Wombourne?

      Uttoxeter 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 Uttoxeter 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 Uttoxeter Town or Wombourne on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Uttoxeter 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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