Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DE15 · Staffordshire
170
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
B63 · Dudley
142
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Hurst Green has less crime — 142 vs 170 incidents in February 2026.
Burton upon Trent saw somewhat more crime than Hurst Green in February 2026 (170 vs 142 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Burton upon Trent sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (30), while Hurst Green has more Criminal damage & arson (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, Hurst Green recorded fewer crimes than Burton upon Trent — 142 vs 170 incidents. That is 16% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Burton upon Trent saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while Hurst Green had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Hurst Green recorded fewer total crimes (142 vs 170).