Crime Rate in Aldridge North and Walsall Wood: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Aldridge North and Walsall Wood

The total recorded crimes in Aldridge North and Walsall Wood, Walsall, UK in May 2025 are around 92 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Aldridge North and Walsall Wood crime rate of 4.65 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 North and Walsall Wood, encompassing approximately 19,803 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (31) incidents (-6.06% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (16) incidents (-11.11% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (11) incidents (57.14% increase)
Aldridge North and Walsall Wood Crime Hotspots

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

  • Prince Street with total crimes: 8
  • High Street with total crimes: 5
  • Lichfield Road with total crimes: 5

How safe is Aldridge North and Walsall Wood?

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

  • Relative to Walsall:

    • In 2024, Aldridge North and Walsall Wood demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Walsall average, with 1200 crimes compared to 1640.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Aldridge North and Walsall Wood recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 19 other areas in the Walsall.

    • In 2023, Aldridge North and Walsall Wood had fewer crimes than the Walsall average, with 1,207 crimes compared to 1,655. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Aldridge North and Walsall Wood recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 19 other areas in the Walsall.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Aldridge North and Walsall Wood Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Aldridge North and Walsall Wood has recorded 92 crimes with crime rate of 4.65 ranking 13th out of 19 in the Walsall, UK

In 2024, the total Aldridge North and Walsall Wood crimes were 1,200. The crime rate of Aldridge North and Walsall Wood in 2024 was 60.60 (year) or 5.05 (month) ranking it 13 dangerous area in the Walsall.

In 2023, the total crimes in Aldridge North and Walsall Wood were around 1,207 crimes with yearly crime rate of 60.95 (year) or 5.08 (month) ranking 13 most dangerous area in the Walsall.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Aldridge North and Walsall Wood)CrimesRank (Aldridge North and Walsall Wood)CrimesRank (Aldridge North and Walsall Wood)
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
Aldridge Central and South97 121,302 111,138 15
Willenhall North77 161,065 151,228 12
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 North and Walsall Wood Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (31 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (33 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (18 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (41 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 30 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (40 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 45 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (36 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (21 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (31 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (20 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (38 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (26 incidents) also being high.

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 36 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 25 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (60 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (56 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (34 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (27 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 134 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 202514
March 202512
February 20254
January 20254
December 20247
November 20247
October 202412
September 202411
July 202425
June 202424
May 20248

A total of 127 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.58 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20257
March 202513
February 20257
January 20255
December 202410
November 20249
October 202420
September 202410
July 202410
June 202418
May 20247

A total of 120 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202518
March 202513
February 20258
January 20257
December 20246
November 20247
October 202411
July 20249
June 202420
May 20245

A total of 456 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 35.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202531
April 202533
March 202541
February 202530
January 202540
December 202445
November 202436
October 202431
September 202438
August 20241
July 202436
June 202460
May 202434

A total of 65 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20257
February 20253
January 20259
December 20248
November 20244
October 20245
September 20245
July 20244
June 202410
May 20243

A total of 57 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20254
February 20256
January 20252
December 20243
November 20247
October 20244
September 20243
July 20248
June 202412
May 20244

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

MonthCount
May 20251

A total of 67 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20253
March 20252
February 20257
January 20259
December 20245
November 20249
October 20243
September 20244
July 20243
June 202410
May 20245

A total of 25 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20245
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
December 20241
October 20242
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 212 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20256
March 20255
February 20256
January 202513
December 20246
November 202421
October 202417
September 202426
July 202420
June 202456
May 202427

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
November 20242
September 20241
July 20243
June 20242

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
June 20242

High Crime Locations Aldridge North and Walsall Wood in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Aldridge North and Walsall Wood postcode area is presented below.

1. Prince Street (Map)
Total8
Criminal damage and arson5
Vehicle crime2
Violence and sexual offences1
2. High Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Theft from the person1
3. Lichfield Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Vehicle crime1
4. Bradbury Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting3
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Leasowe Road (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting5
7. Lichfield Road (Map)
Total4
Vehicle crime2
Other crime1
Other theft1
8. Boatman'S Lane (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
9. King Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Bridgwater Close (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1

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