Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DY8 · Dudley
153
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
B90 · Solihull
206
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Dudley has less crime — 153 vs 206 incidents in February 2026.
Solihull saw somewhat more crime than Dudley in February 2026 (206 vs 153 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dudley sees higher rates of Burglary (11), while Solihull has more Vehicle crime (16). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Dudley recorded fewer crimes than Solihull — 153 vs 206 incidents. That is 26% fewer crimes. Solihull is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Dudley saw higher rates of Burglary while Solihull had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Dudley recorded fewer total crimes (153 vs 206).