Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B98 · Worcestershire
150
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
B91 · Solihull
240
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Redditch has less crime — 150 vs 240 incidents in April 2026.
Solihull recorded notably higher crime than Redditch in April 2026 — 240 vs 150 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Redditch sees higher rates of Other theft (13), while Solihull has more Anti-social behaviour (22). 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 240 incidents. That is 38% 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 Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Redditch recorded fewer total crimes (150 vs 240).