Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B36 · Solihull
247
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
B38 · Birmingham
156
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Tees Grove has less crime — 156 vs 247 incidents in February 2026.
Castle Bromwich recorded notably higher crime than Tees Grove in February 2026 — 247 vs 156 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Castle Bromwich sees higher rates of Shoplifting (32) and Vehicle crime (26), while Tees Grove has more Criminal damage & arson (22) and Public order (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, Tees Grove recorded fewer crimes than Castle Bromwich — 156 vs 247 incidents. That is 37% fewer crimes. Castle Bromwich is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Castle Bromwich saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Vehicle crime while Tees Grove had more Criminal damage & arson and Public order. Overall, Tees Grove recorded fewer total crimes (156 vs 247).