Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WS9 · Walsall
101
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
WS6 · Staffordshire
76
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Great Wyrley has less crime — 76 vs 101 incidents in April 2026.
Aldridge saw somewhat more crime than Great Wyrley in April 2026 (101 vs 76 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Aldridge sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (11), while Great Wyrley has more Public order (9). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Great Wyrley recorded fewer crimes than Aldridge — 76 vs 101 incidents. That is 25% fewer crimes. Great Wyrley 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 while Great Wyrley had more Public order. Overall, Great Wyrley recorded fewer total crimes (76 vs 101).