Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CV1 · Coventry
955
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
B63 · Dudley
149
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Hurst Green has less crime — 149 vs 955 incidents in April 2026.
Coventry recorded substantially more crime than Hurst Green in April 2026 — 955 incidents compared to 149, a 6.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Coventry sees higher rates of Shoplifting (123) and Other theft (79), 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, Hurst Green recorded fewer crimes than Coventry — 149 vs 955 incidents. That is 84% fewer crimes. Coventry is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Coventry saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Other theft while Hurst Green had more Criminal damage & arson and Vehicle crime. Overall, Hurst Green recorded fewer total crimes (149 vs 955).