Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B93 · Solihull
51
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
B70 · Sandwell
451
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Dorridge has less crime — 51 vs 451 incidents in April 2026.
West Bromwich recorded substantially more crime than Dorridge in April 2026 — 451 incidents compared to 51, a 8.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dorridge sees higher rates of Burglary (6) and Vehicle crime (6), while West Bromwich has more Criminal damage & arson (44) and Other theft (37). Dorridge is below the national average while West Bromwich is above, making Dorridge the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Dorridge recorded fewer crimes than West Bromwich — 51 vs 451 incidents. That is 89% 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 and Vehicle crime while West Bromwich had more Criminal damage & arson and Other theft. Overall, Dorridge recorded fewer total crimes (51 vs 451).