Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B37 · Solihull
325
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
DY1 · Dudley
287
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Dudley has less crime — 287 vs 325 incidents in February 2026.
Chelmsley Wood and Dudley recorded very similar overall crime levels in February 2026 — 325 and 287 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Chelmsley Wood sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (32), while Dudley has more Shoplifting (25). 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, Dudley recorded fewer crimes than Chelmsley Wood — 287 vs 325 incidents. That is 12% fewer crimes. Chelmsley Wood is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Chelmsley Wood saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Dudley had more Shoplifting. Overall, Dudley recorded fewer total crimes (287 vs 325).