Dudley vs Solihull — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Dudley

DY9 · Dudley

23

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences12
  • Vehicle crime3
  • Criminal damage & arson3

Solihull

B90 · Solihull

206

crimes in February 2026

Above national average

  • Shoplifting89
  • Violence & sexual offences44
  • Vehicle crime16

Dudley has less crime — 23 vs 206 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Solihull recorded substantially more crime than Dudley in February 2026 — 206 incidents compared to 23, a 9.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dudley sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (3), while Solihull has more Shoplifting (89). Dudley is below the national average while Solihull is above, making Dudley the safer choice on this measure.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Dudley or Solihull safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Dudley recorded fewer crimes than Solihull — 23 vs 206 incidents. That is 89% fewer crimes. Dudley is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Dudley saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Solihull had more Shoplifting. Overall, Dudley recorded fewer total crimes (23 vs 206).

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