Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B91 · Solihull
196
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
B64 · Sandwell
190
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
West Bromwich has less crime — 190 vs 196 incidents in February 2026.
Solihull and West Bromwich recorded very similar overall crime levels in February 2026 — 196 and 190 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Solihull sees higher rates of Shoplifting (44) and Anti-social behaviour (24), while West Bromwich has more Criminal damage & arson (15) and Burglary (14). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, West Bromwich recorded fewer crimes than Solihull — 190 vs 196 incidents. That is 3% fewer crimes. Solihull is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Solihull saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Anti-social behaviour while West Bromwich had more Criminal damage & arson and Burglary. Overall, West Bromwich recorded fewer total crimes (190 vs 196).