Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B37 · Solihull
403
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
B97 · Worcestershire
197
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Redditch has less crime — 197 vs 403 incidents in April 2026.
Chelmsley Wood recorded notably higher crime than Redditch in April 2026 — 403 vs 197 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Chelmsley Wood sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (45), while Redditch has more Shoplifting (19). 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, Redditch recorded fewer crimes than Chelmsley Wood — 197 vs 403 incidents. That is 51% 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 Redditch had more Shoplifting. Overall, Redditch recorded fewer total crimes (197 vs 403).