Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B36 · Solihull
270
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
B92 · Solihull
146
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Solihull has less crime — 146 vs 270 incidents in April 2026.
Castle Bromwich recorded notably higher crime than Solihull in April 2026 — 270 vs 146 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Castle Bromwich sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (37), while Solihull has more Shoplifting (19). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Solihull recorded fewer crimes than Castle Bromwich — 146 vs 270 incidents. That is 46% fewer crimes. Castle Bromwich is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Castle Bromwich saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Solihull had more Shoplifting. Overall, Solihull recorded fewer total crimes (146 vs 270).