Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WV8 · Staffordshire
52
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
WS4 · Walsall
143
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Bilbrook has less crime — 52 vs 143 incidents in April 2026.
Walsall recorded substantially more crime than Bilbrook in April 2026 — 143 incidents compared to 52, a 2.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bilbrook sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (8) and Shoplifting (5), while Walsall has more Vehicle crime (27) and Criminal damage & arson (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 Walsall — 52 vs 143 incidents. That is 64% 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 Walsall had more Vehicle crime and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Bilbrook recorded fewer total crimes (52 vs 143).