Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B36 · Solihull
248
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
DY14 · Shropshire
12
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Cleobury Mortimer has less crime — 12 vs 248 incidents in February 2026.
Castle Bromwich recorded substantially more crime than Cleobury Mortimer in February 2026 — 248 incidents compared to 12, a 20.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Castle Bromwich sees higher rates of Shoplifting (32) and Vehicle crime (26), while Cleobury Mortimer has more Anti-social behaviour (2) and Weapons possession (1). Castle Bromwich sits above the national average for recorded crime while Cleobury Mortimer is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Cleobury Mortimer recorded fewer crimes than Castle Bromwich — 12 vs 248 incidents. That is 95% fewer crimes. Cleobury Mortimer is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Castle Bromwich saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Vehicle crime while Cleobury Mortimer had more Anti-social behaviour and Weapons possession. Overall, Cleobury Mortimer recorded fewer total crimes (12 vs 248).