Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B37 · Solihull
403
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
B98 · Worcestershire
150
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Redditch has less crime — 150 vs 403 incidents in April 2026.
Chelmsley Wood recorded substantially more crime than Redditch in April 2026 — 403 incidents compared to 150, a 2.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Chelmsley Wood sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (60) and Vehicle crime (45), while Redditch has more Shoplifting (16) and Other theft (13). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Redditch recorded fewer crimes than Chelmsley Wood — 150 vs 403 incidents. That is 63% 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 Criminal damage & arson and Vehicle crime while Redditch had more Shoplifting and Other theft. Overall, Redditch recorded fewer total crimes (150 vs 403).