Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B73 · Birmingham
138
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
B93 · Solihull
43
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Dorridge has less crime — 43 vs 138 incidents in February 2026.
Birmingham recorded substantially more crime than Dorridge in February 2026 — 138 incidents compared to 43, a 3.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birmingham sees higher rates of Shoplifting (34) and Vehicle crime (14), while Dorridge has more Criminal damage & arson (9) and Public order (6). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Dorridge recorded fewer crimes than Birmingham — 43 vs 138 incidents. That is 69% fewer crimes. Dorridge is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Birmingham saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Vehicle crime while Dorridge had more Criminal damage & arson and Public order. Overall, Dorridge recorded fewer total crimes (43 vs 138).