Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B37 · Solihull
325
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
DY4 · Sandwell
325
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Both areas recorded the same number of crimes (325) in February 2026.
Chelmsley Wood and West Bromwich recorded very similar overall crime levels in February 2026 — 325 and 325 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Chelmsley Wood sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (43), while West Bromwich has more Shoplifting (26). 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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Chelmsley Wood and West Bromwich recorded identical crime totals in February 2026 (325 incidents each). The full reports reveal differences in crime type and trend that the headline figure doesn't capture.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Chelmsley Wood saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while West Bromwich had more Shoplifting. Total crime levels were similar.