Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WV8 · Staffordshire
52
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
WS8 · Walsall
160
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Bilbrook has less crime — 52 vs 160 incidents in April 2026.
Brownhills recorded substantially more crime than Bilbrook in April 2026 — 160 incidents compared to 52, a 3.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bilbrook sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (8) and Shoplifting (5), while Brownhills has more Criminal damage & arson (20) and Vehicle crime (15). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Bilbrook recorded fewer crimes than Brownhills — 52 vs 160 incidents. That is 68% fewer crimes. Bilbrook is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Bilbrook saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Shoplifting while Brownhills had more Criminal damage & arson and Vehicle crime. Overall, Bilbrook recorded fewer total crimes (52 vs 160).