Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B48 · Worcestershire
22
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
B63 · Dudley
149
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Alvechurch has less crime — 22 vs 149 incidents in April 2026.
Hurst Green recorded substantially more crime than Alvechurch in April 2026 — 149 incidents compared to 22, a 6.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Alvechurch sees higher rates of Other theft (5) and Shoplifting (4), while Hurst Green has more Criminal damage & arson (20) and Vehicle crime (14). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Alvechurch recorded fewer crimes than Hurst Green — 22 vs 149 incidents. That is 85% fewer crimes. Alvechurch is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Alvechurch saw higher rates of Other theft and Shoplifting while Hurst Green had more Criminal damage & arson and Vehicle crime. Overall, Alvechurch recorded fewer total crimes (22 vs 149).