Birmingham vs Hurst Green — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Birmingham

B31 · Birmingham

384

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences160
  • Shoplifting53
  • Criminal damage & arson34

Hurst Green

B62 · Dudley

146

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences54
  • Shoplifting26
  • Criminal damage & arson13

Hurst Green has less crime — 146 vs 384 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Birmingham recorded substantially more crime than Hurst Green in April 2026 — 384 incidents compared to 146, a 2.6x difference. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Birmingham records significantly more (160 vs 54 incidents). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Birmingham or Hurst Green safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Hurst Green recorded fewer crimes than Birmingham — 146 vs 384 incidents. That is 62% fewer crimes. Birmingham is above the national average.

What are the main differences in crime between Birmingham and Hurst Green?

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Birmingham recorded 160 incidents of this type vs 54 in Hurst Green. Overall, Hurst Green had fewer total crimes (146 vs 384).

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