Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WS9 · Walsall
44
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
WV8 · Staffordshire
66
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Aldridge has less crime — 44 vs 66 incidents in February 2026.
Bilbrook recorded notably higher crime than Aldridge in February 2026 — 66 vs 44 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Aldridge sees higher rates of Other theft (7), while Bilbrook has more Criminal damage & arson (11). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Aldridge recorded fewer crimes than Bilbrook — 44 vs 66 incidents. That is 33% fewer crimes. Aldridge is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Aldridge saw higher rates of Other theft while Bilbrook had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Aldridge recorded fewer total crimes (44 vs 66).