Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B24 · Birmingham
457
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
B37 · Solihull
403
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Chelmsley Wood has less crime — 403 vs 457 incidents in April 2026.
Birmingham and Chelmsley Wood recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 457 and 403 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birmingham sees higher rates of Shoplifting (67), while Chelmsley Wood has more Vehicle crime (45). 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 457 incidents. That is 12% fewer crimes. Birmingham is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Birmingham saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Chelmsley Wood had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Chelmsley Wood recorded fewer total crimes (403 vs 457).