Crime Rate in Aldridge Central and South: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Aldridge Central and South

The total recorded crimes in Aldridge Central and South, Walsall, UK in May 2025 are around 97 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Aldridge Central and South crime rate of 5.00 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Aldridge Central and South, encompassing approximately 19,391 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (31) incidents (34.78% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (15) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (12) incidents (-7.69% decrease)
Aldridge Central and South Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Anchor Road with total crimes: 14
  • High Street with total crimes: 8
  • Bonner Grove with total crimes: 7

How safe is Aldridge Central and South?

To understand the safety of Aldridge Central and South, we need to analyze Aldridge Central and South crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Walsall:

    • In 2024, Aldridge Central and South demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Walsall average, with 1302 crimes compared to 1640.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Aldridge Central and South recorded fewer crimes than 10 out of 19 other areas in the Walsall.

    • In 2023, Aldridge Central and South had fewer crimes than the Walsall average, with 1,138 crimes compared to 1,655. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Aldridge Central and South recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 19 other areas in the Walsall.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Walsall, Aldridge Central and South has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Aldridge Central and South Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Aldridge Central and South has recorded 97 crimes with crime rate of 5.00 ranking 12th out of 19 in the Walsall, UK

In 2024, the total Aldridge Central and South crimes were 1,302. The crime rate of Aldridge Central and South in 2024 was 67.14 (year) or 5.60 (month) ranking it 11 dangerous area in the Walsall.

In 2023, the total crimes in Aldridge Central and South were around 1,138 crimes with yearly crime rate of 58.69 (year) or 4.89 (month) ranking 15 most dangerous area in the Walsall.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Aldridge Central and South)CrimesRank (Aldridge Central and South)CrimesRank (Aldridge Central and South)
Birchills Leamore386 14,699 14,553 1
Willenhall South248 22,979 22,927 2
Pleck185 42,594 42,834 3
St Matthew's206 32,907 32,427 4
Bentley and Darlaston North133 92,019 52,187 5
Blakenall152 51,754 82,095 6
Bloxwich West147 61,921 61,582 8
Darlaston South140 71,812 71,920 7
Brownhills137 81,445 101,404 10
Palfrey105 101,474 91,537 9
Bloxwich East99 111,213 121,255 11
Willenhall North77 161,065 151,228 12
Aldridge North and Walsall Wood92 131,200 131,207 13
Rushall-Shelfield87 141,032 161,178 14
Short Heath87 151,098 141,070 16
Pelsall66 17765 17812 17
Paddock57 18629 18747 18
Pheasey Park Farm43 19544 19520 19
Streetly26 20349 20478 20

Aldridge Central and South Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (31 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (23 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (14 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (30 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (20 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (29 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (19 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 25 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (29 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

In October 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (36 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (31 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (56 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (24 incidents) also being high.

In August 2024, Other crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

July 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 40 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 34 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (46 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (44 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (44 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 364 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 30.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202531
April 202523
March 202530
February 202523
January 202529
December 202425
November 202424
October 202431
September 202424
July 202434
June 202446
May 202444

A total of 100 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20254
March 20254
February 20256
January 20254
December 20245
November 20243
October 202410
September 20249
July 202415
June 202424
May 202410

A total of 158 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 202510
March 20254
February 202510
January 20258
December 202415
November 202416
October 20249
September 202412
July 202413
June 202444
May 20249

A total of 97 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20257
March 20254
February 202512
January 20253
December 20249
November 20245
October 20248
September 202411
July 20246
June 202416
May 20247

A total of 63 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20253
March 20253
January 20254
December 20244
November 20246
October 20245
September 20244
July 20245
June 202416
May 20247

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
September 20241

A total of 295 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 24.58 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202513
March 202520
February 20258
January 202519
December 202416
November 202429
October 202436
September 202456
July 202440
June 202432
May 202414

A total of 106 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 202514
March 20256
February 20257
January 20254
December 20244
November 20247
October 20247
September 20247
July 202414
June 202418
May 202411

A total of 94 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.83 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 20255
March 20255
February 20257
January 20257
December 20249
November 20247
October 20241
September 202411
July 20248
June 202412
May 20247

A total of 19 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 19 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
July 20242
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20253
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20244
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241

High Crime Locations Aldridge Central and South in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Aldridge Central and South postcode area is presented below.

1. Anchor Road (Map)
Total14
Shoplifting9
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
2. High Street (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson3
3. Bonner Grove (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
4. Petrol Station (Map)
Total4
Other theft4
5. Parkhouse Grove (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
6. Police Station (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Speedwell Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Westbrook Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Other theft1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
10. Foley Road West (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1

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