Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B37 · Solihull
325
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
DY3 · Dudley
125
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Dudley has less crime — 125 vs 325 incidents in February 2026.
Chelmsley Wood recorded substantially more crime than Dudley in February 2026 — 325 incidents compared to 125, a 2.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Chelmsley Wood sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (32), while Dudley has more Shoplifting (13). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Dudley recorded fewer crimes than Chelmsley Wood — 125 vs 325 incidents. That is 62% 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 (125 vs 325).