Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B32 · Birmingham
237
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
B62 · Dudley
120
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Hurst Green has less crime — 120 vs 237 incidents in February 2026.
Birmingham recorded notably higher crime than Hurst Green in February 2026 — 237 vs 120 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birmingham sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (21), while Hurst Green has more Shoplifting (25). 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, Hurst Green recorded fewer crimes than Birmingham — 120 vs 237 incidents. That is 49% fewer crimes. Birmingham is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Birmingham saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Hurst Green had more Shoplifting. Overall, Hurst Green recorded fewer total crimes (120 vs 237).