Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B27 · Birmingham
479
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
B62 · Dudley
146
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Hurst Green has less crime — 146 vs 479 incidents in April 2026.
Birmingham recorded substantially more crime than Hurst Green in April 2026 — 479 incidents compared to 146, a 3.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birmingham sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (60), while Hurst Green has more Shoplifting (26). 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, Hurst Green recorded fewer crimes than Birmingham — 146 vs 479 incidents. That is 70% fewer crimes. Birmingham is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Birmingham saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Hurst Green had more Shoplifting. Overall, Hurst Green recorded fewer total crimes (146 vs 479).