Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WS9 · Walsall
44
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
WS12 · Staffordshire
137
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Aldridge has less crime — 44 vs 137 incidents in February 2026.
Cannock recorded substantially more crime than Aldridge in February 2026 — 137 incidents compared to 44, a 3.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Aldridge sees higher rates of Other theft (7), while Cannock has more Anti-social behaviour (25). 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 Cannock — 44 vs 137 incidents. That is 68% 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 Cannock had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Aldridge recorded fewer total crimes (44 vs 137).