Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B40 · Solihull
113
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
B36 · Solihull
270
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Bickenhill has less crime — 113 vs 270 incidents in April 2026.
Castle Bromwich recorded notably higher crime than Bickenhill in April 2026 — 270 vs 113 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bickenhill sees higher rates of Other theft (17) and Shoplifting (15), while Castle Bromwich has more Vehicle crime (39) and Criminal damage & arson (37). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Bickenhill recorded fewer crimes than Castle Bromwich — 113 vs 270 incidents. That is 58% fewer crimes. Castle Bromwich is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Bickenhill saw higher rates of Other theft and Shoplifting while Castle Bromwich had more Vehicle crime and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Bickenhill recorded fewer total crimes (113 vs 270).