Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B37 · Solihull
403
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
B62 · Dudley
146
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Hurst Green has less crime — 146 vs 403 incidents in April 2026.
Chelmsley Wood recorded substantially more crime than Hurst Green in April 2026 — 403 incidents compared to 146, a 2.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Chelmsley Wood sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (45), while Hurst Green has more Shoplifting (26). 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, Hurst Green recorded fewer crimes than Chelmsley Wood — 146 vs 403 incidents. That is 64% fewer crimes. Chelmsley Wood is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Chelmsley Wood saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Hurst Green had more Shoplifting. Overall, Hurst Green recorded fewer total crimes (146 vs 403).