Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B37 · Solihull
325
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
B97 · Worcestershire
241
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Redditch has less crime — 241 vs 325 incidents in February 2026.
Chelmsley Wood saw somewhat more crime than Redditch in February 2026 (325 vs 241 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Chelmsley Wood sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (43) and Vehicle crime (32), while Redditch has more Anti-social behaviour (32) and Shoplifting (25). 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 February 2026 Police data, Redditch recorded fewer crimes than Chelmsley Wood — 241 vs 325 incidents. That is 26% 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 Redditch had more Anti-social behaviour and Shoplifting. Overall, Redditch recorded fewer total crimes (241 vs 325).