Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B36 · Solihull
270
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
DY9 · Dudley
32
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Dudley has less crime — 32 vs 270 incidents in April 2026.
Castle Bromwich recorded substantially more crime than Dudley in April 2026 — 270 incidents compared to 32, a 8.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Castle Bromwich sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (39) and Criminal damage & arson (37), while Dudley has more Burglary (5) and Public order (5). Castle Bromwich sits above the national average for recorded crime while Dudley is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Dudley recorded fewer crimes than Castle Bromwich — 32 vs 270 incidents. That is 88% fewer crimes. Dudley is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Castle Bromwich saw higher rates of Vehicle crime and Criminal damage & arson while Dudley had more Burglary and Public order. Overall, Dudley recorded fewer total crimes (32 vs 270).