Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B7 · Birmingham
355
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
B37 · Solihull
413
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
Birmingham has less crime — 355 vs 413 incidents in March 2026.
Chelmsley Wood saw somewhat more crime than Birmingham in March 2026 (413 vs 355 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birmingham sees higher rates of Other theft (32), while Chelmsley Wood has more Criminal damage & arson (57). 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 March 2026 Police data, Birmingham recorded fewer crimes than Chelmsley Wood — 355 vs 413 incidents. That is 14% fewer crimes. Chelmsley Wood is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Birmingham saw higher rates of Other theft while Chelmsley Wood had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Birmingham recorded fewer total crimes (355 vs 413).