Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WS9 · Walsall
101
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
WS5 · Walsall
144
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Aldridge has less crime — 101 vs 144 incidents in April 2026.
Walsall saw somewhat more crime than Aldridge in April 2026 (144 vs 101 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Aldridge sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (11), while Walsall has more Shoplifting (24). 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 Walsall — 101 vs 144 incidents. That is 30% 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 while Walsall had more Shoplifting. Overall, Aldridge recorded fewer total crimes (101 vs 144).