Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WS9 · Walsall
101
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
WS1 · Walsall
619
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Aldridge has less crime — 101 vs 619 incidents in April 2026.
Walsall recorded substantially more crime than Aldridge in April 2026 — 619 incidents compared to 101, a 6.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Aldridge sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (11) and Vehicle crime (10), while Walsall has more Shoplifting (107) and Drugs (38). Aldridge is below the national average while Walsall is above, making Aldridge the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Aldridge recorded fewer crimes than Walsall — 101 vs 619 incidents. That is 84% 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 Walsall had more Shoplifting and Drugs. Overall, Aldridge recorded fewer total crimes (101 vs 619).