Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B97 · Worcestershire
197
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
B90 · Solihull
236
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Redditch has less crime — 197 vs 236 incidents in April 2026.
Solihull saw somewhat more crime than Redditch in April 2026 (236 vs 197 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Redditch sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (21), while Solihull has more Vehicle crime (27). Both areas are above the national average for recorded crime; the full 24-month reports break down the trends and outcomes in detail.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Redditch recorded fewer crimes than Solihull — 197 vs 236 incidents. That is 17% fewer crimes. Solihull is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Redditch saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Solihull had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Redditch recorded fewer total crimes (197 vs 236).