Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WS9 · Walsall
44
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
WV9 · Wolverhampton
38
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Wolverhampton has less crime — 38 vs 44 incidents in February 2026.
Aldridge saw somewhat more crime than Wolverhampton in February 2026 (44 vs 38 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Aldridge sees higher rates of Other theft (7), while Wolverhampton has more Criminal damage & arson (3). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Wolverhampton recorded fewer crimes than Aldridge — 38 vs 44 incidents. That is 14% fewer crimes. Wolverhampton is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Aldridge saw higher rates of Other theft while Wolverhampton had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Wolverhampton recorded fewer total crimes (38 vs 44).