Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B37 · Solihull
403
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
DY5 · Dudley
330
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Dudley has less crime — 330 vs 403 incidents in April 2026.
Chelmsley Wood saw somewhat more crime than Dudley in April 2026 (403 vs 330 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Chelmsley Wood sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (45), while Dudley has more Shoplifting (68). 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 April 2026 Police data, Dudley recorded fewer crimes than Chelmsley Wood — 330 vs 403 incidents. That is 18% fewer crimes. Chelmsley Wood is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Chelmsley Wood saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Dudley had more Shoplifting. Overall, Dudley recorded fewer total crimes (330 vs 403).