Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WS9 · Walsall
101
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
WV11 · Wolverhampton
165
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Aldridge has less crime — 101 vs 165 incidents in April 2026.
Wednesfield recorded notably higher crime than Aldridge in April 2026 — 165 vs 101 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Aldridge sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (11) and Vehicle crime (10), while Wednesfield has more Shoplifting (20) and Anti-social behaviour (14). 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 Wednesfield — 101 vs 165 incidents. That is 39% 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 Wednesfield had more Shoplifting and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Aldridge recorded fewer total crimes (101 vs 165).