Birmingham vs Hurst Green — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Birmingham

B34 · Birmingham

313

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences135
  • Vehicle crime41
  • Criminal damage & arson32

Hurst Green

B63 · Dudley

149

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences69
  • Criminal damage & arson20
  • Vehicle crime14

Hurst Green has less crime — 149 vs 313 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Birmingham recorded notably higher crime than Hurst Green in April 2026 — 313 vs 149 incidents. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Birmingham records significantly more (135 vs 69 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 — 149 vs 313 incidents. That is 52% 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 135 incidents of this type vs 69 in Hurst Green. Overall, Hurst Green had fewer total crimes (149 vs 313).

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