Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B40 · Solihull
113
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
B93 · Solihull
51
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Dorridge has less crime — 51 vs 113 incidents in April 2026.
Bickenhill recorded notably higher crime than Dorridge in April 2026 — 113 vs 51 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bickenhill sees higher rates of Other theft (17) and Shoplifting (15), while Dorridge has more Burglary (6) and Vehicle crime (6). 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, Dorridge recorded fewer crimes than Bickenhill — 51 vs 113 incidents. That is 55% fewer crimes. Dorridge is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Bickenhill saw higher rates of Other theft and Shoplifting while Dorridge had more Burglary and Vehicle crime. Overall, Dorridge recorded fewer total crimes (51 vs 113).