Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B92 · Solihull
146
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
B71 · Sandwell
298
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Solihull has less crime — 146 vs 298 incidents in April 2026.
West Bromwich recorded notably higher crime than Solihull in April 2026 — 298 vs 146 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Solihull sees higher rates of Shoplifting (19), while West Bromwich has more Criminal damage & arson (32). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Solihull recorded fewer crimes than West Bromwich — 146 vs 298 incidents. That is 51% fewer crimes. West Bromwich is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Solihull saw higher rates of Shoplifting while West Bromwich had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Solihull recorded fewer total crimes (146 vs 298).