Crime in Aldridge North and Walsall Wood: statistics, rates and trends
1,075 crimes were recorded in Aldridge North and Walsall Wood in the 12 months to July 2026, 81.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 10% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Aldridge North and Walsall Wood at a glance
- Crime trends in Aldridge North and Walsall Wood
- Types of crime in Aldridge North and Walsall Wood
- Aldridge North and Walsall Wood compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Aldridge North and Walsall Wood
- What happened after crimes were reported in Aldridge North and Walsall Wood
- Population and deprivation in Aldridge North and Walsall Wood
- Questions about crime in Aldridge North and Walsall Wood
- About this data
1,075 crimes were recorded in Aldridge North and Walsall Wood in the 12 months to July 2026, 81.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 10% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 420 reports (39% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Aldridge North and Walsall Wood has the 1,797th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Aldridge North and Walsall Wood | Walsall | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,075 | 30,398 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 81.5 | 102.8 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -10% | +0% | -1% |
| Population | 13,183 | 295,678 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Aldridge North and Walsall Wood was highest in the year to July 2023 (1,323 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (850). Over the whole period it rose 26%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 1,075 | 81.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,201 | 91.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,139 | 86.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,323 | 100.4 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,263 | 95.8 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,172 | 88.9 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 974 | 73.9 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 897 | 68.0 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 850 | 64.5 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 97 |
| June 2026 | 101 |
| May 2026 | 115 |
| April 2026 | 90 |
| March 2026 | 105 |
| February 2026 | 85 |
| January 2026 | 79 |
| December 2025 | 74 |
| November 2025 | 83 |
| October 2025 | 87 |
| September 2025 | 83 |
| August 2025 | 76 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Aldridge North and Walsall Wood over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for shoplifting, vehicle crime, robbery.
The largest increases were in other crime (+24%). The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-64%) and criminal damage and arson (-27%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 420 | 31.9 | 0.93 | -3% |
| Shoplifting | 153 | 11.6 | 1.40 | -3% |
| Vehicle crime | 119 | 9.0 | 1.83 | +4% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 94 | 7.1 | 1.05 | -27% |
| Other theft | 63 | 4.8 | 0.75 | -2% |
| Burglary | 48 | 3.6 | 1.03 | -26% |
| Public order | 46 | 3.5 | 0.53 | -21% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 44 | 3.3 | 0.22 | -64% |
| Other crime | 31 | 2.4 | 1.11 | +24% |
| Robbery | 23 | 1.7 | 1.29 | +92% |
| Drugs | 11 | 0.8 | 0.26 | +57% |
| Theft from the person | 11 | 0.8 | 0.49 | +1000% |
| Possession of weapons | 9 | 0.7 | 0.70 | +12% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.2 | 0.28 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Aldridge North and Walsall Wood
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Aldridge North and Walsall Wood recorded 420 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (31.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 39.1% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Aldridge North and Walsall Wood
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Aldridge North and Walsall Wood recorded 153 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 14.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Aldridge North and Walsall Wood
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Aldridge North and Walsall Wood recorded 119 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 11.1% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Aldridge North and Walsall Wood
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Aldridge North and Walsall Wood recorded 94 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 8.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Aldridge North and Walsall Wood
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Aldridge North and Walsall Wood recorded 63 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 5.9% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Aldridge North and Walsall Wood
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Aldridge North and Walsall Wood recorded 48 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 26% on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Aldridge North and Walsall Wood
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Aldridge North and Walsall Wood recorded 46 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Aldridge North and Walsall Wood
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Aldridge North and Walsall Wood recorded 44 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 64% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Aldridge North and Walsall Wood
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Aldridge North and Walsall Wood recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 24% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Aldridge North and Walsall Wood
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Aldridge North and Walsall Wood recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 92% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Aldridge North and Walsall Wood
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Aldridge North and Walsall Wood recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 57% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Aldridge North and Walsall Wood
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Aldridge North and Walsall Wood recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 1000% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Aldridge North and Walsall Wood
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Aldridge North and Walsall Wood recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Aldridge North and Walsall Wood
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Aldridge North and Walsall Wood recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Aldridge North and Walsall Wood, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Aldridge North and Walsall Wood.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Aldridge North and Walsall Wood |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brownhills | 1,444 | 107.9 | +32% |
| Rushall-Shelfield | 909 | 73.1 | -10% |
| Aldridge Central and South | 1,012 | 69.1 | -15% |
| Pelsall | 728 | 64.5 | -21% |
| Blakenall | 1,873 | 105.5 | +29% |
| Bloxwich East | 1,323 | 107.2 | +31% |
| Streetly | 331 | 26.0 | -68% |
| St Matthew's | 2,696 | 162.3 | +99% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Aldridge North and Walsall Wood over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 120 |
| On or near Leasowe Road | 58 |
| On or near Bridgwater Close | 43 |
| On or near Lichfield Road | 43 |
| On or near Boatman'S Lane | 36 |
| On or near Bradbury Close | 34 |
| On or near Parking Area | 34 |
| On or near Wyre Close | 34 |
| On or near High Street | 32 |
| On or near Lindon Road | 29 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Aldridge North and Walsall Wood over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 413 | 38.4% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 407 | 37.9% |
| Under investigation | 74 | 6.9% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 48 | 4.5% |
| Not recorded | 44 | 4.1% |
| Local resolution | 28 | 2.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 22 | 2.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 19 | 1.8% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 8 | 0.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 8 | 0.7% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
Aldridge North and Walsall Wood has an estimated population of 13,183. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Aldridge North and Walsall Wood sits in decile 5.4, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Aldridge North and Walsall Wood |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 58.4% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24.1% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 72.7% |
| Social rented homes | 15.1% |
| Private rented homes | 12.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.4 |
Is Aldridge North and Walsall Wood a safe place to live?
Aldridge North and Walsall Wood recorded 81.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Aldridge North and Walsall Wood?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 420 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (153).
Is crime in Aldridge North and Walsall Wood going up or down?
Recorded crime in Aldridge North and Walsall Wood was down 10% on the year before: 1,075 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,201 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Aldridge North and Walsall Wood?
Aldridge North and Walsall Wood is policed by West Midlands. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Aldridge North and Walsall Wood. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.