Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WS9 · Walsall
101
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
WS14 · Staffordshire
29
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Swinfen and Packington has less crime — 29 vs 101 incidents in April 2026.
Aldridge recorded substantially more crime than Swinfen and Packington in April 2026 — 101 incidents compared to 29, a 3.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Aldridge sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (11) and Vehicle crime (10), while Swinfen and Packington has more Anti-social behaviour (5) and Public order (3). 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, Swinfen and Packington recorded fewer crimes than Aldridge — 29 vs 101 incidents. That is 71% fewer crimes. Swinfen and Packington 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 Swinfen and Packington had more Anti-social behaviour and Public order. Overall, Swinfen and Packington recorded fewer total crimes (29 vs 101).