Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B26 · Birmingham
418
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
B36 · Solihull
270
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Castle Bromwich has less crime — 270 vs 418 incidents in April 2026.
Birmingham recorded notably higher crime than Castle Bromwich in April 2026 — 418 vs 270 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birmingham sees higher rates of Shoplifting (74), while Castle Bromwich has more 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 418 incidents. That is 35% 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 Castle Bromwich had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Castle Bromwich recorded fewer total crimes (270 vs 418).