Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WS9 · Walsall
44
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
WS2 · Walsall
454
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Aldridge has less crime — 44 vs 454 incidents in February 2026.
Walsall recorded substantially more crime than Aldridge in February 2026 — 454 incidents compared to 44, a 10.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Aldridge sees higher rates of Other theft (7), while Walsall has more Criminal damage & arson (46). Aldridge is below the national average while Walsall is above, making Aldridge the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Aldridge recorded fewer crimes than Walsall — 44 vs 454 incidents. That is 90% 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 Walsall had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Aldridge recorded fewer total crimes (44 vs 454).