Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WS9 · Walsall
44
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
WS7 · Staffordshire
124
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Aldridge has less crime — 44 vs 124 incidents in February 2026.
Burntwood recorded substantially more crime than Aldridge in February 2026 — 124 incidents compared to 44, a 2.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Aldridge sees higher rates of Other theft (7), while Burntwood has more Vehicle crime (15). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Aldridge recorded fewer crimes than Burntwood — 44 vs 124 incidents. That is 65% 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 Burntwood had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Aldridge recorded fewer total crimes (44 vs 124).