Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WV8 · Staffordshire
66
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
WS10 · Sandwell
310
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Bilbrook has less crime — 66 vs 310 incidents in February 2026.
West Bromwich recorded substantially more crime than Bilbrook in February 2026 — 310 incidents compared to 66, a 4.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bilbrook sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (11), while West Bromwich has more Vehicle crime (39). Bilbrook is below the national average while West Bromwich is above, making Bilbrook the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Bilbrook recorded fewer crimes than West Bromwich — 66 vs 310 incidents. That is 79% fewer crimes. Bilbrook is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Bilbrook saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while West Bromwich had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Bilbrook recorded fewer total crimes (66 vs 310).