Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B60 · Worcestershire
108
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
B36 · Solihull
270
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Bromsgrove has less crime — 108 vs 270 incidents in April 2026.
Castle Bromwich recorded substantially more crime than Bromsgrove in April 2026 — 270 incidents compared to 108, a 2.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bromsgrove sees higher rates of Shoplifting (14) and Public order (11), while Castle Bromwich has more Vehicle crime (39) and Criminal damage & arson (37). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Bromsgrove recorded fewer crimes than Castle Bromwich — 108 vs 270 incidents. That is 60% fewer crimes. Castle Bromwich is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Bromsgrove saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Public order while Castle Bromwich had more Vehicle crime and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Bromsgrove recorded fewer total crimes (108 vs 270).