Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B16 · Birmingham
653
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
B37 · Solihull
325
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Chelmsley Wood has less crime — 325 vs 653 incidents in February 2026.
Birmingham recorded notably higher crime than Chelmsley Wood in February 2026 — 653 vs 325 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birmingham sees higher rates of Other theft (74), while Chelmsley Wood has more Criminal damage & arson (43). 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 February 2026 Police data, Chelmsley Wood recorded fewer crimes than Birmingham — 325 vs 653 incidents. That is 50% fewer crimes. Birmingham is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Birmingham saw higher rates of Other theft while Chelmsley Wood had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Chelmsley Wood recorded fewer total crimes (325 vs 653).