Dudley vs Solihull — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Dudley

DY3 · Dudley

159

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences53
  • Shoplifting23
  • Vehicle crime19

Solihull

B90 · Solihull

236

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Shoplifting87
  • Violence & sexual offences50
  • Vehicle crime27

Dudley has less crime — 159 vs 236 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Solihull saw somewhat more crime than Dudley in April 2026 (236 vs 159 incidents). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Dudley or Solihull safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Dudley recorded fewer crimes than Solihull — 159 vs 236 incidents. That is 33% fewer crimes. Solihull is above the national average.

What are the main differences in crime between Dudley and Solihull?

In April 2026, Dudley's top crime category was Violence & sexual offences (53 incidents) while Solihull's was Shoplifting (87 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.

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