Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B36 · Solihull
270
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
DY1 · Dudley
333
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Castle Bromwich has less crime — 270 vs 333 incidents in April 2026.
Dudley saw somewhat more crime than Castle Bromwich in April 2026 (333 vs 270 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Castle Bromwich sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (39), while Dudley has more Shoplifting (35). Both areas are above the national average for recorded crime; the full 24-month reports break down the trends and outcomes in detail.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Castle Bromwich recorded fewer crimes than Dudley — 270 vs 333 incidents. That is 19% fewer crimes. Dudley is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Castle Bromwich saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Dudley had more Shoplifting. Overall, Castle Bromwich recorded fewer total crimes (270 vs 333).