Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DY1 · Dudley
333
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
B91 · Solihull
240
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Solihull has less crime — 240 vs 333 incidents in April 2026.
Dudley saw somewhat more crime than Solihull in April 2026 (333 vs 240 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dudley sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (41), while Solihull has more Anti-social behaviour (22). 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, Solihull recorded fewer crimes than Dudley — 240 vs 333 incidents. That is 28% fewer crimes. Dudley is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Dudley saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Solihull had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Solihull recorded fewer total crimes (240 vs 333).