Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B91 · Solihull
196
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
B79 · Staffordshire
44
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Wigginton has less crime — 44 vs 196 incidents in February 2026.
Solihull recorded substantially more crime than Wigginton in February 2026 — 196 incidents compared to 44, a 4.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Solihull sees higher rates of Shoplifting (44) and Anti-social behaviour (24), while Wigginton has more Other theft (5) and Vehicle crime (5). Solihull sits above the national average for recorded crime while Wigginton is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Wigginton recorded fewer crimes than Solihull — 44 vs 196 incidents. That is 78% fewer crimes. Wigginton is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Solihull saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Anti-social behaviour while Wigginton had more Other theft and Vehicle crime. Overall, Wigginton recorded fewer total crimes (44 vs 196).