Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B98 · Worcestershire
150
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
B90 · Solihull
236
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Redditch has less crime — 150 vs 236 incidents in April 2026.
Solihull recorded notably higher crime than Redditch in April 2026 — 236 vs 150 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Redditch sees higher rates of Other theft (13), while Solihull has more Vehicle crime (27). 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, Redditch recorded fewer crimes than Solihull — 150 vs 236 incidents. That is 36% fewer crimes. Solihull is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Redditch saw higher rates of Other theft while Solihull had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Redditch recorded fewer total crimes (150 vs 236).