Birmingham vs Hurst Green — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Birmingham

B72 · Birmingham

170

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences53
  • Shoplifting27
  • Anti-social behaviour20

Hurst Green

B62 · Dudley

146

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences54
  • Shoplifting26
  • Criminal damage & arson13

Hurst Green has less crime — 146 vs 170 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Birmingham saw somewhat more crime than Hurst Green in April 2026 (170 vs 146 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birmingham sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (20), while Hurst Green has more Criminal damage & arson (13). 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 — 146 vs 170 incidents. That is 14% fewer crimes.

What are the main differences in crime between Birmingham and Hurst Green?

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Birmingham saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while Hurst Green had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Hurst Green recorded fewer total crimes (146 vs 170).

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