Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B37 · Solihull
325
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
DY14 · Shropshire
12
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Cleobury Mortimer has less crime — 12 vs 325 incidents in February 2026.
Chelmsley Wood recorded substantially more crime than Cleobury Mortimer in February 2026 — 325 incidents compared to 12, a 27.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Chelmsley Wood sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (43) and Vehicle crime (32), while Cleobury Mortimer has more Anti-social behaviour (2) and Weapons possession (1). Chelmsley Wood sits above the national average for recorded crime while Cleobury Mortimer is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Cleobury Mortimer recorded fewer crimes than Chelmsley Wood — 12 vs 325 incidents. That is 96% fewer crimes. Cleobury Mortimer is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Chelmsley Wood saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson and Vehicle crime while Cleobury Mortimer had more Anti-social behaviour and Weapons possession. Overall, Cleobury Mortimer recorded fewer total crimes (12 vs 325).