Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B16 · Birmingham
713
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
B36 · Solihull
270
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Castle Bromwich has less crime — 270 vs 713 incidents in April 2026.
Birmingham recorded substantially more crime than Castle Bromwich in April 2026 — 713 incidents compared to 270, a 2.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birmingham sees higher rates of Other theft (66) and Shoplifting (51), while Castle Bromwich has more Vehicle crime (39) and Criminal damage & arson (37). 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, Castle Bromwich recorded fewer crimes than Birmingham — 270 vs 713 incidents. That is 62% 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 and Shoplifting while Castle Bromwich had more Vehicle crime and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Castle Bromwich recorded fewer total crimes (270 vs 713).