Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B61 · Worcestershire
85
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
B37 · Solihull
403
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Bromsgrove has less crime — 85 vs 403 incidents in April 2026.
Chelmsley Wood recorded substantially more crime than Bromsgrove in April 2026 — 403 incidents compared to 85, a 4.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bromsgrove sees higher rates of Shoplifting (10) and Public order (10), while Chelmsley Wood has more Criminal damage & arson (60) and Vehicle crime (45). Bromsgrove is below the national average while Chelmsley Wood is above, making Bromsgrove the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Bromsgrove recorded fewer crimes than Chelmsley Wood — 85 vs 403 incidents. That is 79% fewer crimes. Bromsgrove is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Bromsgrove saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Public order while Chelmsley Wood had more Criminal damage & arson and Vehicle crime. Overall, Bromsgrove recorded fewer total crimes (85 vs 403).