Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B48 · Worcestershire
22
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
B36 · Solihull
270
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Alvechurch has less crime — 22 vs 270 incidents in April 2026.
Castle Bromwich recorded substantially more crime than Alvechurch in April 2026 — 270 incidents compared to 22, a 12.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Alvechurch sees higher rates of Other theft (5) and Shoplifting (4), while Castle Bromwich has more Vehicle crime (39) and Criminal damage & arson (37). Alvechurch is below the national average while Castle Bromwich is above, making Alvechurch the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Alvechurch recorded fewer crimes than Castle Bromwich — 22 vs 270 incidents. That is 92% fewer crimes. Alvechurch is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Alvechurch saw higher rates of Other theft and Shoplifting while Castle Bromwich had more Vehicle crime and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Alvechurch recorded fewer total crimes (22 vs 270).