Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DY8 · Dudley
159
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
B92 · Solihull
146
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Solihull has less crime — 146 vs 159 incidents in April 2026.
Dudley and Solihull recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 159 and 146 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dudley sees higher rates of Public order (21), 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 159 incidents. That is 8% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Dudley saw higher rates of Public order while Solihull had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Solihull recorded fewer total crimes (146 vs 159).