Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B16 · Birmingham
729
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
B63 · Dudley
182
crimes in March 2026
Near national average
Hurst Green has less crime — 182 vs 729 incidents in March 2026.
Birmingham recorded substantially more crime than Hurst Green in March 2026 — 729 incidents compared to 182, a 4.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birmingham sees higher rates of Shoplifting (57) and Vehicle crime (56), while Hurst Green has more Public order (18) and Criminal damage & arson (17). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on March 2026 Police data, Hurst Green recorded fewer crimes than Birmingham — 182 vs 729 incidents. That is 75% fewer crimes. Birmingham is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Birmingham saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Vehicle crime while Hurst Green had more Public order and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Hurst Green recorded fewer total crimes (182 vs 729).