Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B60 · Worcestershire
105
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
B63 · Dudley
142
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Bromsgrove has less crime — 105 vs 142 incidents in February 2026.
Hurst Green saw somewhat more crime than Bromsgrove in February 2026 (142 vs 105 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bromsgrove sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (16) and Public order (9), 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, Bromsgrove recorded fewer crimes than Hurst Green — 105 vs 142 incidents. That is 26% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Bromsgrove saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Public order while Hurst Green had more Shoplifting and Vehicle crime. Overall, Bromsgrove recorded fewer total crimes (105 vs 142).