Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B45 · Birmingham
120
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
B62 · Dudley
120
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Both areas recorded the same number of crimes (120) in February 2026.
Birmingham and Hurst Green recorded very similar overall crime levels in February 2026 — 120 and 120 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birmingham sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (12) and Public order (11), while Hurst Green has more Shoplifting (25) and Vehicle crime (10). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Birmingham and Hurst Green recorded identical crime totals in February 2026 (120 incidents each). The full reports reveal differences in crime type and trend that the headline figure doesn't capture.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Birmingham saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Public order while Hurst Green had more Shoplifting and Vehicle crime. Total crime levels were similar.