Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B48 · Worcestershire
8
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
B63 · Dudley
142
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Alvechurch has less crime — 8 vs 142 incidents in February 2026.
Hurst Green recorded substantially more crime than Alvechurch in February 2026 — 142 incidents compared to 8, a 17.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Alvechurch sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (2) and Burglary (1), while Hurst Green has more Shoplifting (20) and Vehicle crime (9). 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 142 incidents. That is 94% 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 142).