Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B72 · Birmingham
131
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
B62 · Dudley
120
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Hurst Green has less crime — 120 vs 131 incidents in February 2026.
Birmingham and Hurst Green recorded very similar overall crime levels in February 2026 — 131 and 120 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birmingham sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (12), while Hurst Green has more Vehicle crime (10). 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 — 120 vs 131 incidents. That is 8% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Birmingham saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while Hurst Green had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Hurst Green recorded fewer total crimes (120 vs 131).