Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WV8 · Staffordshire
52
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
WS12 · Staffordshire
158
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Bilbrook has less crime — 52 vs 158 incidents in April 2026.
Cannock recorded substantially more crime than Bilbrook in April 2026 — 158 incidents compared to 52, a 3.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bilbrook sees higher rates of Shoplifting (5), while Cannock has more Other theft (10). 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 Cannock — 52 vs 158 incidents. That is 67% 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 Shoplifting while Cannock had more Other theft. Overall, Bilbrook recorded fewer total crimes (52 vs 158).