Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B93 · Solihull
43
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
B98 · Worcestershire
162
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Dorridge has less crime — 43 vs 162 incidents in February 2026.
Redditch recorded substantially more crime than Dorridge in February 2026 — 162 incidents compared to 43, a 3.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dorridge sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (9) and Public order (6), while Redditch has more Anti-social behaviour (27) and Shoplifting (16). 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, Dorridge recorded fewer crimes than Redditch — 43 vs 162 incidents. That is 73% fewer crimes. Dorridge is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Dorridge saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson and Public order while Redditch had more Anti-social behaviour and Shoplifting. Overall, Dorridge recorded fewer total crimes (43 vs 162).