Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B36 · Solihull
247
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
B97 · Worcestershire
241
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Redditch has less crime — 241 vs 247 incidents in February 2026.
Castle Bromwich and Redditch recorded very similar overall crime levels in February 2026 — 247 and 241 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Castle Bromwich sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (26), while Redditch has more Anti-social behaviour (32). 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, Redditch recorded fewer crimes than Castle Bromwich — 241 vs 247 incidents. That is 2% 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 Redditch had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Redditch recorded fewer total crimes (241 vs 247).