Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B90 · Solihull
206
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
B69 · Sandwell
222
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Solihull has less crime — 206 vs 222 incidents in February 2026.
Solihull and West Bromwich recorded very similar overall crime levels in February 2026 — 206 and 222 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 February 2026 Police data, Solihull recorded fewer crimes than West Bromwich — 206 vs 222 incidents. That is 7% fewer crimes. West Bromwich is above the national average.
In February 2026, Solihull's top crime category was Shoplifting (89 incidents) while West Bromwich's was Violence & sexual offences (92 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.