Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WS9 · Walsall
44
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
WS8 · Walsall
96
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Aldridge has less crime — 44 vs 96 incidents in February 2026.
Brownhills recorded notably higher crime than Aldridge in February 2026 — 96 vs 44 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Aldridge sees higher rates of Other theft (7), while Brownhills has more Criminal damage & arson (13). 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, Aldridge recorded fewer crimes than Brownhills — 44 vs 96 incidents. That is 54% fewer crimes. Aldridge 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 Brownhills had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Aldridge recorded fewer total crimes (44 vs 96).