Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DY2 · Dudley
288
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
B92 · Solihull
146
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Solihull has less crime — 146 vs 288 incidents in April 2026.
Dudley recorded notably higher crime than Solihull in April 2026 — 288 vs 146 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dudley sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (34), while Solihull has more Vehicle crime (15). 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, Solihull recorded fewer crimes than Dudley — 146 vs 288 incidents. That is 49% 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 Vehicle crime. Overall, Solihull recorded fewer total crimes (146 vs 288).