Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B37 · Solihull
403
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
B70 · Sandwell
451
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Chelmsley Wood has less crime — 403 vs 451 incidents in April 2026.
Chelmsley Wood and West Bromwich recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 403 and 451 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Chelmsley Wood sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (45), while West Bromwich has more Other theft (37). 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, Chelmsley Wood recorded fewer crimes than West Bromwich — 403 vs 451 incidents. That is 11% fewer crimes. West Bromwich is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Chelmsley Wood saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while West Bromwich had more Other theft. Overall, Chelmsley Wood recorded fewer total crimes (403 vs 451).