Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DY9 · Dudley
32
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
B92 · Solihull
146
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Dudley has less crime — 32 vs 146 incidents in April 2026.
Solihull recorded substantially more crime than Dudley in April 2026 — 146 incidents compared to 32, a 4.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dudley sees higher rates of Burglary (5) and Public order (5), while Solihull has more Shoplifting (19) and 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, Dudley recorded fewer crimes than Solihull — 32 vs 146 incidents. That is 78% fewer crimes. Dudley is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Dudley saw higher rates of Burglary and Public order while Solihull had more Shoplifting and Vehicle crime. Overall, Dudley recorded fewer total crimes (32 vs 146).