Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B45 · Birmingham
120
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
B63 · Dudley
142
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Birmingham has less crime — 120 vs 142 incidents in February 2026.
Hurst Green saw somewhat more crime than Birmingham in February 2026 (142 vs 120 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birmingham sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (12) and Public order (11), while Hurst Green has more Shoplifting (20) and Vehicle crime (9). 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, Birmingham recorded fewer crimes than Hurst Green — 120 vs 142 incidents. That is 15% fewer crimes.
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. Overall, Birmingham recorded fewer total crimes (120 vs 142).