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 July 2025 are around 98 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Aldridge Central and South crime rate of 5.05 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (35) incidents (20.69% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (18) incidents (80.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (14) incidents (7.69% increase)
Aldridge Central and South Crime Hotspots

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

  • Anchor Road with total crimes: 8
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 5
  • Gretton Crescent with total crimes: 5

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 July 2025 the Aldridge Central and South has recorded 98 crimes with crime rate of 5.05 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Aldridge Central and South)CrimesRank (Aldridge Central and South)CrimesRank (Aldridge Central and South)
Birchills Leamore341 14,699 14,553 1
Willenhall South263 22,979 22,927 2
Pleck192 42,594 42,834 3
St Matthew's208 32,907 32,427 4
Bentley and Darlaston North136 82,019 52,187 5
Darlaston South175 51,812 71,920 7
Blakenall146 71,754 82,095 6
Bloxwich West157 61,921 61,582 8
Palfrey114 101,474 91,537 9
Aldridge North and Walsall Wood114 91,200 131,207 13
Brownhills91 131,445 101,404 10
Bloxwich East109 111,213 121,255 11
Willenhall North75 141,065 151,228 12
Rushall-Shelfield63 171,032 161,178 14
Short Heath65 161,098 141,070 16
Pelsall70 15765 17812 17
Paddock60 18629 18747 18
Pheasey Park Farm33 19544 19520 19
Streetly21 20349 20478 20

Aldridge Central and South Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 35 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (29 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 304 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.64 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202535
June 202529
May 202531
April 202523
March 202530
February 202523
January 202529
December 202425
November 202424
October 202431
September 202424

A total of 120 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.91 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 202510
May 20258
April 202510
March 20254
February 202510
January 20258
December 202415
November 202416
October 20249
September 202412

A total of 61 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.55 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20253
May 20256
April 20254
March 20254
February 20256
January 20254
December 20245
November 20243
October 202410
September 20249

A total of 73 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.64 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20257
May 20257
April 202514
March 20256
February 20257
January 20254
December 20244
November 20247
October 20247
September 20247

A total of 91 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.27 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 202514
May 20259
April 20257
March 20254
February 202512
January 20253
December 20249
November 20245
October 20248
September 202411

A total of 236 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.45 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 202513
May 202512
April 202513
March 202520
February 20258
January 202519
December 202416
November 202429
October 202436
September 202456

A total of 17 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.55 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20254
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 42 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.20 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 78 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.09 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20257
May 202515
April 20255
March 20255
February 20257
January 20257
December 20249
November 20247
October 20241
September 202411

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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 July 2025

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

1. Anchor Road (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting7
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Petrol Station (Map)
Total5
Other theft4
Shoplifting1
3. Gretton Crescent (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
4. Garden Croft (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
5. Aldridge By-Pass (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
6. Old Rectory Gardens (Map)
Total4
Vehicle crime2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. High Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
8. Norfolk Crescent (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Walsall Wood Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
10. Little Aston Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3

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