Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B36 · Solihull
247
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
B98 · Worcestershire
162
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Redditch has less crime — 162 vs 247 incidents in February 2026.
Castle Bromwich recorded notably higher crime than Redditch in February 2026 — 247 vs 162 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Castle Bromwich sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (26), while Redditch has more Anti-social behaviour (27). 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, Redditch recorded fewer crimes than Castle Bromwich — 162 vs 247 incidents. That is 34% 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 (162 vs 247).