Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B61 · Worcestershire
85
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
B63 · Dudley
149
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Bromsgrove has less crime — 85 vs 149 incidents in April 2026.
Hurst Green recorded notably higher crime than Bromsgrove in April 2026 — 149 vs 85 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bromsgrove sees higher rates of Shoplifting (10) and Public order (10), while Hurst Green has more Criminal damage & arson (20) and Vehicle crime (14). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Bromsgrove recorded fewer crimes than Hurst Green — 85 vs 149 incidents. That is 43% fewer crimes. Bromsgrove is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Bromsgrove saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Public order while Hurst Green had more Criminal damage & arson and Vehicle crime. Overall, Bromsgrove recorded fewer total crimes (85 vs 149).