Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B90 · Solihull
236
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
B65 · Sandwell
288
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Solihull has less crime — 236 vs 288 incidents in April 2026.
West Bromwich saw somewhat more crime than Solihull in April 2026 (288 vs 236 incidents). 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, Solihull recorded fewer crimes than West Bromwich — 236 vs 288 incidents. That is 18% fewer crimes. West Bromwich is above the national average.
In April 2026, Solihull's top crime category was Shoplifting (87 incidents) while West Bromwich's was Violence & sexual offences (127 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.