Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B61 · Worcestershire
94
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
B90 · Solihull
206
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Bromsgrove has less crime — 94 vs 206 incidents in February 2026.
Solihull recorded notably higher crime than Bromsgrove in February 2026 — 206 vs 94 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bromsgrove sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (13) and Anti-social behaviour (9), while Solihull has more Shoplifting (89) and Vehicle crime (16). Bromsgrove is below the national average while Solihull is above, making Bromsgrove the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Bromsgrove recorded fewer crimes than Solihull — 94 vs 206 incidents. That is 54% fewer crimes. Bromsgrove is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Bromsgrove saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson and Anti-social behaviour while Solihull had more Shoplifting and Vehicle crime. Overall, Bromsgrove recorded fewer total crimes (94 vs 206).