Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DY3 · Dudley
159
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
B91 · Solihull
240
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Dudley has less crime — 159 vs 240 incidents in April 2026.
Solihull recorded notably higher crime than Dudley in April 2026 — 240 vs 159 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dudley sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (19), while Solihull has more Anti-social behaviour (22). 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, Dudley recorded fewer crimes than Solihull — 159 vs 240 incidents. That is 34% fewer crimes. Solihull is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Dudley saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Solihull had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Dudley recorded fewer total crimes (159 vs 240).