Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B37 · Solihull
325
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
B95 · Warwickshire
7
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Henley-in-Arden has less crime — 7 vs 325 incidents in February 2026.
Chelmsley Wood recorded substantially more crime than Henley-in-Arden in February 2026 — 325 incidents compared to 7, a 46.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Chelmsley Wood sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (43) and Vehicle crime (32), while Henley-in-Arden has more Burglary (2) and Other crime (1). Chelmsley Wood sits above the national average for recorded crime while Henley-in-Arden is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Henley-in-Arden recorded fewer crimes than Chelmsley Wood — 7 vs 325 incidents. That is 98% fewer crimes. Henley-in-Arden 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 and Vehicle crime while Henley-in-Arden had more Burglary and Other crime. Overall, Henley-in-Arden recorded fewer total crimes (7 vs 325).