Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B48 · Worcestershire
8
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
B62 · Dudley
120
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Alvechurch has less crime — 8 vs 120 incidents in February 2026.
Hurst Green recorded substantially more crime than Alvechurch in February 2026 — 120 incidents compared to 8, a 15.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Alvechurch sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (2) and Burglary (1), while Hurst Green has more Shoplifting (25) and Vehicle crime (10). 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, Alvechurch recorded fewer crimes than Hurst Green — 8 vs 120 incidents. That is 93% fewer crimes. Alvechurch is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Alvechurch saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson and Burglary while Hurst Green had more Shoplifting and Vehicle crime. Overall, Alvechurch recorded fewer total crimes (8 vs 120).