Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B93 · Solihull
43
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
B91 · Solihull
196
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Dorridge has less crime — 43 vs 196 incidents in February 2026.
Solihull recorded substantially more crime than Dorridge in February 2026 — 196 incidents compared to 43, a 4.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dorridge sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (9) and Public order (6), while Solihull has more Shoplifting (44) and Anti-social behaviour (24). Dorridge is below the national average while Solihull is above, making Dorridge the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Dorridge recorded fewer crimes than Solihull — 43 vs 196 incidents. That is 78% 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 Solihull had more Shoplifting and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Dorridge recorded fewer total crimes (43 vs 196).