Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WS9 · Walsall
101
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
WV8 · Staffordshire
52
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Bilbrook has less crime — 52 vs 101 incidents in April 2026.
Aldridge recorded notably higher crime than Bilbrook in April 2026 — 101 vs 52 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Aldridge sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (11) and Vehicle crime (10), while Bilbrook has more Anti-social behaviour (8) and Shoplifting (5). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Bilbrook recorded fewer crimes than Aldridge — 52 vs 101 incidents. That is 49% fewer crimes. Bilbrook is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Aldridge saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson and Vehicle crime while Bilbrook had more Anti-social behaviour and Shoplifting. Overall, Bilbrook recorded fewer total crimes (52 vs 101).