Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B37 · Solihull
325
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
DY6 · Dudley
107
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Dudley has less crime — 107 vs 325 incidents in February 2026.
Chelmsley Wood recorded substantially more crime than Dudley in February 2026 — 325 incidents compared to 107, a 3.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Chelmsley Wood sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (43) and Vehicle crime (32), while Dudley has more Shoplifting (16) and Burglary (10). 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 — 107 vs 325 incidents. That is 67% 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 (107 vs 325).