Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B37 · Solihull
325
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
CV7 · Coventry
18
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Hawkes End has less crime — 18 vs 325 incidents in February 2026.
Chelmsley Wood recorded substantially more crime than Hawkes End in February 2026 — 325 incidents compared to 18, a 18.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Chelmsley Wood sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (43), while Hawkes End has more Other theft (3). Chelmsley Wood sits above the national average for recorded crime while Hawkes End is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Hawkes End recorded fewer crimes than Chelmsley Wood — 18 vs 325 incidents. That is 94% fewer crimes. Hawkes End is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Chelmsley Wood saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Hawkes End had more Other theft. Overall, Hawkes End recorded fewer total crimes (18 vs 325).