Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B37 · Solihull
325
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
B93 · Solihull
43
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Dorridge has less crime — 43 vs 325 incidents in February 2026.
Chelmsley Wood recorded substantially more crime than Dorridge in February 2026 — 325 incidents compared to 43, a 7.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Chelmsley Wood sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (32), while Dorridge has more Public order (6). Chelmsley Wood sits above the national average for recorded crime while Dorridge is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Dorridge recorded fewer crimes than Chelmsley Wood — 43 vs 325 incidents. That is 87% fewer crimes. Dorridge is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Chelmsley Wood saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Dorridge had more Public order. Overall, Dorridge recorded fewer total crimes (43 vs 325).