Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B11 · Birmingham
570
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
B37 · Solihull
403
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Chelmsley Wood has less crime — 403 vs 570 incidents in April 2026.
Birmingham saw somewhat more crime than Chelmsley Wood in April 2026 (570 vs 403 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birmingham sees higher rates of Other theft (47), while Chelmsley Wood has more Criminal damage & arson (60). Both areas are above the national average for recorded crime; the full 24-month reports break down the trends and outcomes in detail.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Chelmsley Wood recorded fewer crimes than Birmingham — 403 vs 570 incidents. That is 29% fewer crimes. Birmingham is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Birmingham saw higher rates of Other theft while Chelmsley Wood had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Chelmsley Wood recorded fewer total crimes (403 vs 570).