Birmingham vs Hurst Green — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Birmingham

B73 · Birmingham

138

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences41
  • Shoplifting34
  • Vehicle crime14

Hurst Green

B63 · Dudley

142

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences74
  • Shoplifting20
  • Vehicle crime9

Birmingham has less crime — 138 vs 142 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Birmingham and Hurst Green recorded very similar overall crime levels in February 2026 — 138 and 142 incidents respectively. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Hurst Green records significantly more (74 vs 41 incidents). 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 February 2026 Police data, Birmingham recorded fewer crimes than Hurst Green — 138 vs 142 incidents. That is 3% fewer crimes.

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

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In February 2026, Birmingham recorded 41 incidents of this type vs 74 in Hurst Green. Total crime levels were broadly similar.

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