Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B37 · Solihull
325
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
DY2 · Dudley
210
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Dudley has less crime — 210 vs 325 incidents in February 2026.
Chelmsley Wood recorded notably higher crime than Dudley in February 2026 — 325 vs 210 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Chelmsley Wood sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (43) and Vehicle crime (32), while Dudley has more Shoplifting (21) and Burglary (15). 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 — 210 vs 325 incidents. That is 35% 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 Criminal damage & arson and Vehicle crime while Dudley had more Shoplifting and Burglary. Overall, Dudley recorded fewer total crimes (210 vs 325).