Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B90 · Solihull
236
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
B64 · Sandwell
224
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
West Bromwich has less crime — 224 vs 236 incidents in April 2026.
Solihull and West Bromwich recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 236 and 224 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Solihull sees higher rates of Shoplifting (87), while West Bromwich has more Criminal damage & arson (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, West Bromwich recorded fewer crimes than Solihull — 224 vs 236 incidents. That is 5% fewer crimes. Solihull is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Solihull saw higher rates of Shoplifting while West Bromwich had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, West Bromwich recorded fewer total crimes (224 vs 236).