Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B37 · Solihull
325
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
B38 · Birmingham
156
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Tees Grove has less crime — 156 vs 325 incidents in February 2026.
Chelmsley Wood recorded notably higher crime than Tees Grove in February 2026 — 325 vs 156 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Chelmsley Wood sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (32), while Tees Grove has more Public order (14). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Tees Grove recorded fewer crimes than Chelmsley Wood — 156 vs 325 incidents. That is 52% 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 Vehicle crime while Tees Grove had more Public order. Overall, Tees Grove recorded fewer total crimes (156 vs 325).