Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B40 · Solihull
104
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
B62 · Dudley
120
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Bickenhill has less crime — 104 vs 120 incidents in February 2026.
Hurst Green saw somewhat more crime than Bickenhill in February 2026 (120 vs 104 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bickenhill sees higher rates of Other theft (26) and Criminal damage & arson (15), 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, Bickenhill recorded fewer crimes than Hurst Green — 104 vs 120 incidents. That is 13% fewer crimes. Bickenhill is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Bickenhill saw higher rates of Other theft and Criminal damage & arson while Hurst Green had more Shoplifting and Vehicle crime. Overall, Bickenhill recorded fewer total crimes (104 vs 120).