Crime in Aldridge North and Walsall Wood: statistics, rates and trends
1,100 crimes were recorded in Aldridge North and Walsall Wood in the 12 months to August 2026, 83.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Aldridge North and Walsall Wood
- Questions about crime in Aldridge North and Walsall Wood
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (431), shoplifting (153) and vehicle crime (123) made up 64% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,725th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Aldridge North and Walsall Wood | Walsall | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,100 | 30,674 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 83.4 | 103.7 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -3% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 13,183 | 295,678 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Aldridge North and Walsall Wood peaked in the year to August 2022 (1,312 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (865). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 27%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,100 | 83.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,139 | 86.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,188 | 90.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,275 | 96.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,312 | 99.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,186 | 90.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 961 | 72.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 897 | 68.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 865 | 65.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 101 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Aldridge North and Walsall Wood recorded notably more vehicle crime (88% above the national rate), shoplifting (37% above the national rate) and robbery (28% above the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (79% below) and public order (49% below). On the year before, other crime rose from 24 to 34, while anti-social behaviour fell from 106 to 42 and burglary fell from 61 to 48.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 431 | 32.7 | 34.2 | +1% |
| Shoplifting | 153 | 11.6 | 8.5 | +10% |
| Vehicle crime | 123 | 9.3 | 5.0 | +2% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 97 | 7.4 | 6.7 | -16% |
| Other theft | 67 | 5.1 | 6.4 | +5% |
| Burglary | 48 | 3.6 | 3.6 | -21% |
| Public order | 45 | 3.4 | 6.7 | -13% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 42 | 3.2 | 15.4 | -60% |
| Other crime | 34 | 2.6 | 2.1 | +42% |
| Robbery | 23 | 1.7 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Drugs | 12 | 0.9 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 10 | 0.8 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 10 | 0.8 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 0.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Aldridge North and Walsall Wood; the highest is St Matthew's, Walsall (164.7 per 1,000) and the lowest Streetly, Walsall (25.6).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Aldridge North and Walsall Wood |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brownhills | 1,467 | 109.6 | +31% |
| Rushall-Shelfield | 950 | 76.4 | -8% |
| Aldridge Central and South | 1,030 | 70.3 | -16% |
| Pelsall | 719 | 63.7 | -24% |
| Blakenall | 1,862 | 104.9 | +26% |
| Bloxwich East | 1,282 | 103.9 | +24% |
| Streetly | 326 | 25.6 | -69% |
| St Matthew's | 2,737 | 164.7 | +97% |
The 10 locations below account for 43% of the crime recorded in Aldridge North and Walsall Wood over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (128).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 128 |
| On or near Leasowe Road | 52 |
| On or near Lichfield Road | 44 |
| On or near Bridgwater Close | 41 |
| On or near Boatman'S Lane | 37 |
| On or near Bradbury Close | 37 |
| On or near Wyre Close | 36 |
| On or near High Street | 34 |
| On or near Parking Area | 34 |
| On or near Lindon Road | 28 |
Of the 1,058 crimes in Aldridge North and Walsall Wood with a recorded outcome, 39% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.2% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 42 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 427 | 40.4% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 414 | 39.1% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 83 | 7.8% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 44 | 4.2% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 31 | 2.9% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 24 | 2.3% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 18 | 1.7% | 4.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 8 | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
Aldridge North and Walsall Wood has an estimated population of 13,183 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less private renting (12%, against 20%), fewer students (5.2%, against 7.9%) and fewer households without a car (16%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Aldridge North and Walsall Wood average decile 5.4 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Aldridge North and Walsall Wood | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 55.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 26.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 25.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 23.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 15.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 72.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 15.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 12.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.4 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Aldridge North and Walsall Wood a safe place to live?
Aldridge North and Walsall Wood recorded 83.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,725th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were vehicle crime and shoplifting.
What is the most common crime in Aldridge North and Walsall Wood?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 431 reports in the 12 months to August 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 3% on the year before: 1,100 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,139 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Aldridge North and Walsall Wood?
About 13,183 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 24% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Aldridge North and Walsall Wood?
Aldridge North and Walsall Wood is policed by West Midlands.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.