Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B36 · Solihull
248
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
DY2 · Dudley
210
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Dudley has less crime — 210 vs 248 incidents in February 2026.
Castle Bromwich saw somewhat more crime than Dudley in February 2026 (248 vs 210 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Castle Bromwich sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (26), while Dudley has more Burglary (15). 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 February 2026 Police data, Dudley recorded fewer crimes than Castle Bromwich — 210 vs 248 incidents. That is 15% fewer crimes. Castle Bromwich is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Castle Bromwich saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Dudley had more Burglary. Overall, Dudley recorded fewer total crimes (210 vs 248).