Aldridge vs Erdington

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    11/100
    Aldridge West Midlands Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      8/100
      Erdington West Midlands Police

      Aldridge vs Erdington Results

      A
      11/100
      High Crime
      Aldridge
      West Midlands Police
      2,795 crimes / 12m
      ↓18.3% trend
      27.6% resolved
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      VS
      B
      8/100
      High Crime
      Erdington
      West Midlands Police
      3,234 crimes / 12m
      ↓1.1% trend
      26.6% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Aldridge
      B Erdington
      Safety Score
      11/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      2,795
      3,234
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      3,420
      3,269
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓18.3%
      ↓1.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      27.6%
      26.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Aldridge
      B Erdington
      Violent Crime
      1,085 ↓4%
      1,366 ↓1%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      167 ↓44%
      269 ↓16%
      Other Theft
      194 ↑1%
      166 ↓9%
      Vehicle Crime
      354 ↓2%
      206 ↓10%
      Burglary
      172 ↓28%
      179 ↑19%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      240 ↓8%
      272 ↑9%
      Drugs
      23 ↓38%
      135 ↑67%
      Public Order
      130 ↓34%
      186 ↑2%
      Robbery
      47 ↑4%
      75 ↓7%
      Shoplifting
      257 ↓53%
      196 ↓16%
      Theft from Person
      7 ↑250%
      39 ↑15%
      Bicycle Theft
      8 ↑0%
      16 ↑14%
      Possession of Weapons
      31 ↑3%
      77 ↑28%
      Other Crime
      80 ↑10%
      52 ↓20%
      Overall Verdict
      A Aldridge is the safer choice — scoring 11/100 vs 8/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Aldridge safer than Erdington?

      Aldridge has a safety score of 11/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,795 crimes in the last 12 months. Erdington has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 3,234 crimes. Aldridge scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Aldridge vs Erdington?

      Aldridge shows a year-on-year crime trend of -18.3% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Erdington shows -1.1% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Aldridge and Erdington?

      In Aldridge, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,085 incidents). In Erdington, it is Violent Crime (1,366 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Aldridge and Erdington?

      Aldridge recorded 167 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Erdington recorded 269. 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 Erdington?

      Violent crime in Aldridge totalled 1,085 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,366 in Erdington. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Aldridge recorded 3,420 crimes (now 2,795, a change of -18.3%). Erdington recorded 3,269 crimes previously (now 3,234, -1.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Aldridge and Erdington?

      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 27.6% and Erdington has 26.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Aldridge and Erdington?

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

      What data is used to compare Aldridge and Erdington?

      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 Erdington on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Aldridge and Erdington. 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.