Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WS9 · Walsall
101
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
WS12 · Staffordshire
158
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Aldridge has less crime — 101 vs 158 incidents in April 2026.
Cannock recorded notably higher crime than Aldridge in April 2026 — 158 vs 101 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Aldridge sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (11) and Vehicle crime (10), while Cannock has more Anti-social behaviour (27) and 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, Aldridge recorded fewer crimes than Cannock — 101 vs 158 incidents. That is 36% fewer crimes. Aldridge is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Aldridge saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson and Vehicle crime while Cannock had more Anti-social behaviour and Other theft. Overall, Aldridge recorded fewer total crimes (101 vs 158).