Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DY8 · Dudley
159
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
B90 · Solihull
236
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Dudley has less crime — 159 vs 236 incidents in April 2026.
Solihull saw somewhat more crime than Dudley in April 2026 (236 vs 159 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dudley sees higher rates of Public order (21), while Solihull has more Vehicle crime (27). 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 236 incidents. That is 33% fewer crimes. Solihull is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Dudley saw higher rates of Public order while Solihull had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Dudley recorded fewer total crimes (159 vs 236).