Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B93 · Solihull
51
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
B43 · Sandwell
135
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Dorridge has less crime — 51 vs 135 incidents in April 2026.
West Bromwich recorded substantially more crime than Dorridge in April 2026 — 135 incidents compared to 51, a 2.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dorridge sees higher rates of Burglary (6), while West Bromwich has more Criminal damage & arson (11). 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, Dorridge recorded fewer crimes than West Bromwich — 51 vs 135 incidents. That is 62% fewer crimes. Dorridge is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Dorridge saw higher rates of Burglary while West Bromwich had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Dorridge recorded fewer total crimes (51 vs 135).