Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B36 · Solihull
248
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
DY3 · Dudley
125
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Dudley has less crime — 125 vs 248 incidents in February 2026.
Castle Bromwich recorded notably higher crime than Dudley in February 2026 — 248 vs 125 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Castle Bromwich sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (26), while Dudley has more Criminal damage & arson (10). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Dudley recorded fewer crimes than Castle Bromwich — 125 vs 248 incidents. That is 50% 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 Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Dudley recorded fewer total crimes (125 vs 248).