Birmingham vs Hurst Green — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Birmingham

B42 · Birmingham

212

crimes in February 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences83
  • Vehicle crime34
  • Shoplifting30

Hurst Green

B63 · Dudley

142

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences74
  • Shoplifting20
  • Vehicle crime9

Hurst Green has less crime — 142 vs 212 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Birmingham saw somewhat more crime than Hurst Green in February 2026 (212 vs 142 incidents). Both areas share a near-identical crime profile, with Violence & sexual offences dominating in each. 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 February 2026 Police data, Hurst Green recorded fewer crimes than Birmingham — 142 vs 212 incidents. That is 33% 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 February 2026, Birmingham recorded 83 incidents of this type vs 74 in Hurst Green. Overall, Hurst Green had fewer total crimes (142 vs 212).

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