Coventry vs Hurst Green — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Coventry

CV1 · Coventry

959

crimes in March 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences383
  • Shoplifting104
  • Criminal damage & arson66

Hurst Green

B63 · Dudley

182

crimes in March 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences78
  • Public order18
  • Criminal damage & arson17

Hurst Green has less crime — 182 vs 959 incidents in March 2026.

What the data shows

Coventry recorded substantially more crime than Hurst Green in March 2026 — 959 incidents compared to 182, a 5.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Coventry sees higher rates of Shoplifting (104), while Hurst Green has more Public order (18). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Coventry or Hurst Green safer?

Based on March 2026 Police data, Hurst Green recorded fewer crimes than Coventry — 182 vs 959 incidents. That is 81% fewer crimes. Coventry is above the national average.

What are the main differences in crime between Coventry and Hurst Green?

The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Coventry saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Hurst Green had more Public order. Overall, Hurst Green recorded fewer total crimes (182 vs 959).

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