Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B90 · Solihull
236
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
B68 · Sandwell
262
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Solihull has less crime — 236 vs 262 incidents in April 2026.
Solihull and West Bromwich recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 236 and 262 incidents respectively. 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 262 incidents. That is 10% 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 (128 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.