Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B37 · Solihull
325
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
B90 · Solihull
206
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Solihull has less crime — 206 vs 325 incidents in February 2026.
Chelmsley Wood recorded notably higher crime than Solihull in February 2026 — 325 vs 206 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Chelmsley Wood sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (43), while Solihull has more Shoplifting (89). 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 Chelmsley Wood — 206 vs 325 incidents. That is 37% fewer crimes. Chelmsley Wood is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Chelmsley Wood saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Solihull had more Shoplifting. Overall, Solihull recorded fewer total crimes (206 vs 325).