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Crime in Aldridge

Aldridge had 361 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 71.9 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 44th of 50 Walsall areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 40% below the middle Walsall area. Crime was up 6% on the three months before.

WS9, Walsall · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Aldridge

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71.9crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
44 of 50Walsall rank1st is the highest rate
+6%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common144 in 3 months

Month by month

124 Mar 129 Apr 88 May 110 Jun 123 Jul 128 Aug

Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Aldridge. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence14440%
vehicle crime4914%
shoplifting339%
criminal damage298%
theft236%
public order206%
burglary185%
anti-social behaviour144%

Aldridge against Walsall

TypeAldridge per 1,000Middle Walsall areaChange
Violence28.749.2▲ 26%
Burglary3.64.8▼ 31%
Vehicle crime9.810▲ 14%
Anti-social behaviour2.84.6▲ 40%
Theft and robbery6.69.5▲ 6%

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Walsall Wood101.4▼ 2%
Rushall100.3▲ 6%
Shelfield82.2▼ 2%
Holly Bank74.3▼ 3%
Aldridge71.9▲ 6%
Leighswood41.2▼ 14%
Barr Common26▼ 26%
See every Walsall area ranked on the crime in Walsall page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Aldridge a safe area?

Aldridge had about 71.9 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 44 of 50 Walsall areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Aldridge?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (144), followed by vehicle crime (49) and shoplifting (33).