Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B44 · Birmingham
291
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
B63 · Dudley
142
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Hurst Green has less crime — 142 vs 291 incidents in February 2026.
Birmingham recorded notably higher crime than Hurst Green in February 2026 — 291 vs 142 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birmingham sees higher rates of Public order (27), while Hurst Green has more Shoplifting (20). 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 — 142 vs 291 incidents. That is 51% fewer crimes. Birmingham is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Birmingham saw higher rates of Public order while Hurst Green had more Shoplifting. Overall, Hurst Green recorded fewer total crimes (142 vs 291).