Aldridge vs High Lane

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    14/100
    Aldridge West Midlands Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      95/100
      High Lane Greater Manchester Police

      Aldridge vs High Lane Results

      A
      14/100
      High Crime
      Aldridge
      West Midlands Police
      1,886 crimes / 12m
      ↓41.6% trend
      37.9% resolved
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      VS
      B
      95/100
      Very Safe
      High Lane
      Greater Manchester Police
      1 crimes / 12m
      ↓0% trend
      100% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Aldridge
      B High Lane
      Safety Score
      14/100 High Crime
      95/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      1,886
      1
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      3,230
      1
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓41.6%
      ↓0%
      Resolution Rate ?
      37.9%
      100%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Aldridge
      B High Lane
      Violent Crime
      732 ↓33%
      0 ↓100%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      61 ↓80%
      0
      Other Theft
      136 ↓31%
      0
      Vehicle Crime
      240 ↓27%
      0
      Burglary
      128 ↓42%
      0
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      162 ↓39%
      0
      Drugs
      18 ↓18%
      0
      Public Order
      105 ↓34%
      1
      Robbery
      38 ↑19%
      0
      Shoplifting
      185 ↓61%
      0
      Theft from Person
      8 ↑167%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      4 ↓64%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      20 ↓39%
      0
      Other Crime
      49 ↓35%
      0
      Overall Verdict
      B High Lane is the safer choice — scoring 95/100 vs 14/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Aldridge safer than High Lane?

      Aldridge has a safety score of 14/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,886 crimes in the last 12 months. High Lane has a safety score of 95/100 (Very Safe) with 1 crimes. High Lane scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Aldridge vs High Lane?

      Aldridge shows a year-on-year crime trend of -41.6% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. High Lane shows 0% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Aldridge and High Lane?

      In Aldridge, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (732 incidents). In High Lane, it is Public Order (1 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Aldridge and High Lane?

      Aldridge recorded 61 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while High Lane recorded 0. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Aldridge vs High Lane?

      Violent crime in Aldridge totalled 732 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 0 in High Lane. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Aldridge and High Lane in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Aldridge recorded 3,230 crimes (now 1,886, a change of -41.6%). High Lane recorded 1 crimes previously (now 1, 0%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Aldridge and High Lane?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Aldridge has a resolution rate of 37.9% and High Lane has 100%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Aldridge and High Lane?

      Aldridge falls within the West Midlands Police boundary. High Lane is covered by Greater Manchester Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Aldridge and High Lane?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Aldridge or High Lane on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Aldridge and High Lane. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.